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1. Actual Date Time Checkpoint Visit time Guard Reader Comparison result 2010 03 01 00 05 Main Gate 0128864720837 00 04 Amy Broeseker 01 FTSaHCHIN 2010 03 01 00 20 Main Workshop 0128864720835 00 24 Joe Edward 0128 FTS HC1N 2010 03 01 00 30 Fire Escape Gate hist 0128864719448 00 27 Joe Edward 0128 FTS HC1N Administration Building 0128864742814 00 35 Joe Edward 0128 FT54HC1N 2010 03 01 00 35 2010 03 01 00 55 Parking Lot 0128864743005 00 45 Joe Edward 0128 FTS4HC1N 2010 03 01 01 05 Main Gate 0128864720837 01 04 Joe Edward 0128 FTS4HC1N 2010 03 01 01 20 Main Workshop 0128864720835 2010 03 01 01 30 Fire Escape Gate hist 0128864719448 01 25 Joe Edward 0128 FTS4HCIN 2010 03 01 01 35 Administration Building 0128864742614 017 Joe Edward 0128 FTS4HCIN 2010 03 01 01 55 Parking Lot 0128864743005 man Mark Herther 012 FTS HCIN 2010 03 01 02 05 Main Gate 0128864720837 mm Mark Herther 012 FTS4HCIN 2010 03 01 02 20 Main Workshop 0128864720835 02 27 Mark Herther 012 FTS4HCIN Fig 15 VERIFY TOUR tab view Arrows buttons enable to navigate within the list of comparison results Print generates a report in a new tab containing results of tour verifying the report contains tools for preview and printing on a local default printer Verify button starting comparison process with give
2. 0128 1 marca 2010 00 35 Checkpoint Reader 01 Administration Buil Joe Edward 0128 1 marca 2010 00 45 Checkpoint Reader 01 Parking Lot 01288 Joe Edward 0128 1 marca 2010 00 58 Checkpoint Reader 01 Main Workshop 0 Joe Edward 0128 1 marca 2010 01 04 Checkpoint Reader 01 Main Gate 012886 Joe Edward 0128 1 marca 2010 01 25 Checkpoint Reader 01 Fire Escape Gate Joe Edward 0128 of the tab the report contains tools for preview and printing on a local default printer Time range defines a time period for events to be displayed After enabling this option only events of specified time period will be displayed in bottom part of the tab Parameters to define are dates and hours of start and end of desired time period Event type offers advanced filtering of events to be displayed All options can be applied independently e Code reads with this option marked event history contains readings of all proximity tags registered in the system checkpoints guards special cards e System Maintenance with this option marked event history contains system events like battery charging online mode configuration change etc e Unknown card with this option marked event history contains readings of unknown cards readings downloaded from reader s It enables to view event history without unknown cards readings Guards option enabling events filtering with regard to particular guard registered
3. Brama boczna 0107383422793 Biuro 0335014443186 Brama 0335014447415 Fabryka 0335014453082 Magazyn 0335014449023 Pkt Med 0335014451314 Model No extemal supply Brak zasilania Tour Tou 1 Guards available in database Guards assigned to reader Albert Bromski 0343599380065 Jan Nowak 0343599366981 Marian Tynda 0343599357489 aia Special cards in database Special cards assigned to reader Wjazd furgonetki 0004480667494 ag aa Upload configuration to reader Save configuration to database Fig 12 CONFIGURE READER window view Date enables to set actual date in a reader Time enables to set actual time in a reader LCD Messages window for modifying text messages displayed in Patrol II reader Modified messages can be saved in database configuration Restore defaults button for restoring default messages in window Language version of default messages is connected with language version program worked in while creating the database file Tour list displays a preview of all visit points of a tour assigned to reader Checkpoints available in database list of all active checkpoints registered in the system Guards available in database list of all active guards registered in the system Special cards in database list of all active special cards registered in the system Checkpoints assigned to reader list of checkpoints saved currently in reader s
4. Date range specifying dates of events to display Time range specifying time period hh mm ss during each 24hour day of events to display This filter is independent from DATE RANGE If we check only this option program will display events which occurred within defined hours in all days of event history Event type specifying event type to display Available options CODE READS SYSTEM UNKNOWN CARD Guards list of all guards registered in the system Enables to choose particular guard s for displaying events registered on his their duty Checkpoints list of all checkpoints defined in the system Enables to choose particular checkpoints for displaying events registered in chosen points of guarded area Note some buttons cannot be seen in Tab s toolbar while using low resolution screen These buttons are hidden and can be found under special space at the end of toolbar Fig 14 The mechanism concerns mainly READERS and Tours tabs where there are many buttons in toolbar Home page Readers 7x Gelee 2 z2 gt H Connect ai Be Modai PATROL ILCD Gua Reader Id FTVIG 3x Recover deleted events Print report Recalculate Description Testowy gt Set filter Battery type Akumulatorek 2100 mah Fig 14 Readers Tab with marked special space and hidden buttons Page 19 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 3 7 Verify tour Tab The opti
5. List displays a list of all unknown cards downloaded to database of the system Black triangle on the left hand side of the list points the card being currently shown in upper part of the tab Using ARROW BUTTONS it is possible to navigate within the list 3 4 1 Updating card data window Window dedicated to assigning unknown card to one of tag groups in PATROL system Enables to introduce description comments and also to define a type of unknown card which implicates what function this card will perform from now on in the system Does not allow to change cards code Access to this window is possible through NAVIGATION TREE by right clicking on chosen unknown card or by double clicking on the card on the list available in UNKNOWN CarRDs tab Page 14 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Updating card data Information Code Imo Assigning a new type to pee an unknown card Descr 1 Unknown triggers necessity to analyze the whole Descr 2 code events history After you Card type Sener change the unknown ard type reest card type to specific one Gada you will be unable to Comment 1 pemen change it again Cones Special event Unknown card Comment 3 Comment 4 Fig 9 UPDATING CARD DATA window 3 5 Tours Tab The tab dedicated to managing and edition of guard tours defined in PATROL system Tour defining consist in creating a table which determines in w
6. 16 EVENT HISTORY tab view Arrows buttons enable to navigate within the event history Refresh button for updating the view of event history Print report generates a report in a new tab containing event history displayed in bottom part Event history 7x F Y Ain of 4960 DI Refresh Print report Time range 1 marca 2010 00 00 00 1 maja 20126 11 26 13 2 Event types Code reads Maintenance _ Nieznana karta C Guards C Checkpoints C Readers O Tours C Amy Broeseker 0128864735713 A C Administration Building 01288647A Reader 01 E Tour 01 iO Craig Cooper 0128864736052 Cl Campus Library 0128864721152 O Reader 02 O Tour 02 o Joe Edward 0128864719562 IE Conference Hall 0128864719847 C Megan Friedrich 0128864741685 C Dining Hall 0128864743143 iO Mark Herther 0128864743445 IC Fire Escape Gate 012886471944 A TT anil Kumar 0128864719828 General Store 0128864723209 oO Bernard Lam 0128864720652 Main Gate 0128864720837 IC Ricky Lee 0128864732915 Y TT Main Workshop 0128864720835 Date Time Event Reader Guard logon Checkpoint Guard on duty 1 marca 2010 00 00 Guard logon Reader 01 Joe Edward 0128 Joe Edward 0128 1 marca 2010 00 04 Checkpoint Reader 01 Main Gate 012886 Amy Broeseker 01 1 marca 2010 00 24 Checkpoint Reader 01 Main Workshop 0 Joe Edward 0128 1 marca 2010 00 27 Checkpoint Reader 01 Fire Escape Gate Joe Edward
7. a os E 00 05 Main Gate 00 20 Main workshop ooa i 00 30 Fire Escape Gate E Administration Building 00 55 Parking Lot 01 05 Main Gate 01 20 Main Workshop T ODDn Fig 10 TOURS tab view Page 15 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Arrows buttons enable to navigate within the list of defined tours Add new tour button opening ADDING NEW TOUR window used for creating new guard tour Tour creating consist in awarding it a name field DESCRIPTION TOUR NAME adding comments fields ComMENT 1 2 3 4 and uploading a graphic file of tour map scheme buttons ADD TOUR MAP and REMOVE TOUR MAP Edit tour button opening EDIT Tour window used for editing an existing tour Parameters for edition are the same as in ADDING NEW TOUR window Add visit point button opening ADD NEw VISIT POINT window It is used for defining a checkpoint to visit within current guard tour Visit point definition consist in choosing checkpoint from the list of all registered in the system and connecting it with hour at which guard is supposed to register his presence at the checkpoint Each checkpoint can be used multiple times in one tour definition Copy pattern button opening Copy TOUR PATTERN window It is used for coping part of existing tour list of following checkpoints from one time period and pasting it in another time period It makes easier creat
8. memory Guards assigned to reader list of guards saved currently in reader s memory Special cards assigned to reader list of special cards saved currently in reader s memory Page 18 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Arrows buttons tools created to moving configuration elements checkpoints guards special cards between lists in database and currently connected reader Enable this way to create any configuration to upload it to reader Upload configuration to reader button for sending actual settings to reader s memory Save configuration to database button for saving actual settings to system s database Cancel closes CONFIGURE READER window 3 6 2 Filter settings window Window offering filtering options for events downloaded from a connected reader Events filtering can be done according to different criteria described below These criteria are independent and can be applied simultaneously Filter settings Date range 31 stycznia 2010 a 2 stycznia 2012 F Time range From 22 00 00 To 16 00 00 el Event type Code reads System Nieznana karta Guards C Checkpoints _ Amy Broeseker 0128864735713 A C Craig Cooper 0128864736052 _ Joe Edward 0128864719562 a C Megan Friedrich 0128864741685 C Mark Herther 0128864743445 F Anil Kumar 0128864719828 G L JOOOOO lt Fig 13 FILTER SETTINGS window
9. no backlight 25 50 75 100 maximal backlight intensity Battery type enables to set the type of battery cells used in Patrol II LCD Tour offers a drop down list with all guard tours defined in the system Enables to assign a chosen one tour to a reader Configure reader LCD Messages EE aay S p Brama 0335014447415 Reader Id Description LCD Line 1 LCD Line 2 A Magazyn 0335014449023 Battery empty Bateria pusta i Biuro 03350144431 86 Description S Pkt Med 0335014451314 Battery weak Bateria staba Fabryka 0335014453082 Brama 0335014447415 Magazyn 0335014449023 LCD Backlight 25 No battery or battery fail Brak baterii lub uszkodz 4 Biuro 0335014443186 S e Pkt Med 0335014451314 Battery type Akumulatorek 2100 m amp h Charging adowanie 3 Fabryka 0335014453082 Chari opdeet Koni tad i d Brama 0335014447415 arging complete oniec adowania Magazyn 0335014449 Charging interrupted tadowanie przerwane Biuro 0335014443186 Pkt Med 0335014451 Date 22 czerwca 2012 Reading in progress Oczekiwanie na odczyt Fabryka 0335014453082 s i Brama 0335014447415 on Code od Magazyn 0335014449023 ime 02 P S Biuro 0335014443186 E Se ee 23 PktMed 0335014451314 Event log full Bufor pelny 3 Fabryka 033501 4453082 i Brama 0335014447415 Event log almost full Bufor prawie pefny Manazun MIAM 44AN Restore defaults Checkpoints available in database Checkpoints assigned to reader
10. triangle on the left hand side of the list 3 9 1 Adding new operator window Window enabling to define a new operator In order to create new user s account we have to define his login password and access rights Using PERMISSIONS window containing list of all software functions we can choose which of them will be available for newly created operator The list of functions has a form of tree with checkboxes next each function Marking a checkbox means the operator will have access to this functions not marking means he will not be allowed to use the function Page 22 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Adding new operator Es Login New Password Re type new Permissions SI M Import data from Patrol Master v2 E Import configuration Export configuration Delete oldest events Export events history Bf View e TL Checkpoints mm el Guards 2 Special cards CILA Browse C Add Lo Edit MX Delete Cl Print report IT leg Unknown cards MIA Browse gt m Bi Fig 18 ADDING NEW OPERATOR window Page 23 of 23 roger
11. DUCTION 1 1 Purpose and main features Patrol Master v3 is a new version of application for managing Patrol II LCD readers Software main features e Configuration and management of several Patrol II LCD readers working in one guard tour tracking system e Downloading and storing in database events registered by readers Guard tour accuracy analysis based on comparison between predefined tours and real checkpoint readings downloaded from readers Possibility of configuration file import from previous versions of Patrol Master Data storing in MS Access type database file rgt extension Possibility of data file encryption Embedded tools for compacting and repairing the database Configuration file access protected by password Possibility of setting access levels for software users Software automatic actualization internet access required 1 2 Requirements Patrol Master software requires Microsoft Net Framework 3 5 installed free download from Microsoft web page K Details regarding Net Framework 3 5 requirements can be found on website of Microsoft company 1 3 Installation and first use To install Patrol Master 3 software please download installation file available at website and launch setup exe file It is required that the installation be effectuated by a user having administration rights on PC computer where the software is installed After installation and first launch the software enables loading example configura
12. Handheld Guard Tracking System PATROL Patrol Master Software Software version 3 1 2 0 Document version Rev B CE Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Contents 1 Introduction ssssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nananman nnana nannan nnna 3 1 1 Purpose and main featUrESsssisiisisisstisesioie RER 3 e Tu 3 1 3 Installation and firSt USC ANNER EEN ENEE REENEN En 3 1 4 TYPING CONVENTIONS EE 3 2 User interface ccceceeeceeneeeeecnnneeeeeennaaseeeenaaeseeeaaaeeseeeaaeeeeseoeseeeseoneseeeeneaaseesenaaseeeesageeseneas 4 2 I SoftWare MON iis os cae Z e reg See EN vase EE ENEE aeaa a aa DASS cee 4 NEE KEE UE 4 ZV VIGW EE 5 220 3 REPOMS MONU eects sacs avs Geer A See Edge Nee ee Seen ee deg 5 2 1 4 TOOS MON sszeccecstsecectensctedatecetaceseccesenscededececetetecccacceteceeuevtueccacueaed erate EEESEENEEE aetea sted 5 2 1 5 WINKOW EE 6 2 LOL EIS EU WE 6 Ka ll 6 2 3 NAVIGATION RE 6 2 4 HOME Page wccursiccdede sere ciacaeteceeatactnevbecteenceeeneth exhcoureavsdecvodaneceecdustviue let anene aiias aniti Euis 7 3 Software FUNCTIONS 2 cceeseeceeeeee sees eeeee ee seene sees senna seeeeeaaaeeseeee nnna nnana 8 3 1 Checkpoints TaD iranan aaa a ea a a aa ee cedened Kee eh See AER 8 3 1 1 Add checkpoint WINGOW ssccetscccgetcsveccedececsces tintan EES re adna ani reape a aa EE ENEE E 9 3 1 2 Edit Checkpoint WINdOW scssiseccccsecesecenunvecccedenetsentusccaccecueascetttueneddecnesce
13. NT Next document gt see point 2 1 2 VIEW MENU NEXT DOCUMENT 2 3 Navigation tree It is a useful graphical representation of software s key features Enables quick access to the following PATROL system parameters e Checkpoints contains list of all checkpoints registered in the system along with preview of their names and codes Enables access to CHECKPOINTS tab by double click e Guards contains list of all guards registered in the system along with preview of their names surnames and proximity card codes Enables access to GUARDS tab by double click e Special cards contains list of all special cards registered in the system along with preview of their names and codes Enables access to SPECIAL CARDS tab by double click e Unknown cards contains list of all card codes which are not defined in the system but exist in event log downloaded from Patrol II LCD readers After events downloading from a reader every unknown code is classified automatically as UNKNOWN CARD Such mechanism enables to easily filter unknown cards before events analysis Enables access to UNKNOWN CARDS tab by double click e Tours contains list of guard tours defined in the system along with preview of their names Enables access to Tours tab by double click e Readers contains list of Patrol II LCD readers registered in the system along with preview of their individual Id numbers and names Enables access to READERS tab by double clic
14. ards opens UNKNOWN CARDS tab Tours opens Tours tab Readers opens READERS tab Events opens EVENT HISTORY tab Home page opens HOME PAGE tab Navigation tree enables to open and close NAVIGATION TREE Previous document enables to switch between tabs while working with numerous tabs opened simultaneously Activates previous tab in reference to the currently active Next document enables to switch between tabs while working with numerous tabs opened simultaneously Activates next tab in reference to the currently active 2 1 3 Reports menu Functions in this menu enable to generate reports containing lists of PATROL system different parameters Generated report is opened each time in new tab and contains options for zooming and printing Every report generated in program also from others tabs and windows allows to export data to csv file and also to choose the printer for printing the report Report Checkpoints generates a report of checkpoints registered in the system Report Guards generates a report of guards registered in the system Report Tours generates a report of tours in the system Report Readers generates a report of readers registered in the system 2 1 4 Tools menu Events history opens EVENTS HISTORY tab containing all events registered in system in chronological order The tab offers events filtering according to different criteria for details see point 3 6 2 Veri
15. ast name Comment 1 Comment 2 4 0128864735713 Amy Broeseker 0128864719828 Anil Kumar 0128864720652 Lam 0128864736052 Craig Cooper 0128864735410 Jim Mitroka 0128864719562 Joe Edward 0128864743445 Mark Herther Fig 4 GUARDS tab view Photo preview of guard s photograph Requires earlier graphical file uploading in ADD GUARD window Arrows buttons enable to navigate within list of defined guards Add new guard button opening ADD GUARD window used for new guard registration Refresh button for updating the view of guards list Print report generates a report in a new tab containing all guards registered in the system the report contains tools for preview and printing on a local default printer Code this field contains the code of a proximity card assigned to a guard It is a 40 bit code presented in decimal format DEC It is only possible to introduce the code in ADD GUARD window The code can be introduced either manually from keypad or by means of Patrol II LCD reader connected to PC computer READ button in ADD GUARD window First Name guard s first name Last name guard s surname Comment 1 2 3 4 fields used for introducing additional comments regarding the guard Comments are stored only in Patrol Master software and are not uploaded to Patrol II LCD reader They can be edited directly in tab view Zoom button opening new window with zoomed view of guard s photograph List disp
16. can quickly open again a file recently used Help List of functions helping the operator to work with PATROL system User guide opens new tab containing this manual Offers viewing and printing functions Frequently Asked Questions a shortcut to PATROL system technical support resources Opens a tab containing list of the most frequent questions regarding the software each question has adequate answer The list is dynamically actualized while Patrol Software is developed Troubleshooting a shortcut to PATROL system technical support resources Opens a tab containing list of troubleshooting advises useful while working with PATROL system The list is dynamically actualized while Patrol Software is developed Open file with sample data demo a shortcut opening database file of PATROL system demo configuration embedded in the software Page 7 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 3 SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS 3 1 Checkpoints Tab The tab dedicated for checkpoints managing in PATROL system Each checkpoint is in fact a proximity tag of any physical shape of EM 125 KHz standard having its own unique code Checkpoints configuring in the system consist in registering their codes and awarding them appropriate descriptions names usually connected with localization within guarded area building example names warehouse main gate office back door etc Each of checkpoints can also have photograph and comme
17. er these events from readers memory gt see RECOVER DELETED EVENTS RECALCULATE function systemizes again all events in chronological order with regard to actual lists of guards checkpoints and special cards Set filter button activating FILTER SETTINGS window used to filtering events downloaded from a reader Switch filter off button deactivating FILTER SETTINGS window Available only when the window is active Print report generates a report in a new tab containing all readers registered in the system the report contains tools for preview and printing on a local default printer Model displays reader model registered in the system At present only one type of reader is available Patrol II LCD Reader Id reader s unique identification number connected to its factor serial number It is used to unequivocal recognition of a device in the system The Id cannot be changed in any way Description reader s description set during configuration Edition possible in CONFIGURE READER window Battery type defines the type of battery cells used as a Patrol II LCD reader s power supply The parameter can only be changed in CONFIGURE READER window Available settings e Rechargeable batteries of 2100 mAh capacity e Rechargeable batteries of 1000 mAh capacity e Single use batteries Note Each Patrol II LCD reader is from default configured to work with rechargeable batteries 2100 mAh In case of batteries change to ano
18. ev B 2012 06 22 Unknown cards xX Gi 27 bi SP Assign unknown card type 2 Refresh J Print report Code 0107383422621 Description 1 Unknown Description 2 code Comment 1 Comment 2 Comment 3 Comment 4 Descr 1 Descr 2 Comment 1 Comment 2 Unknown code 0107383422793 Unknown code 00472453928866 Unknown code 0047245397482 Unknown code 0047245394739 Unknown code 0047245400686 Unknown code 0047245400091 Unknown code Fig 8 UNKNOWN CARDS tab view Arrows buttons enable to navigate within list of unknown cards Assign unknown card type button opening UPDATING CARD DATA window used for assigning unknown card to one of groups CHECKPOINTS GUARDS SPECIAL CARDS Refresh button for updating the view of unknown cards list Print report generates a report in a new tab containing all unknown cards downloaded to database the report contains tools for preview and printing on a local default printer Code field contains unknown card s code No edition possible Description 1 2 fields for introducing card description in case it is being assigned to one of system tag groups CHECKPOINTS GUARDS SPECIAL CARDS Edition possible only in UPDATING CARD DATA window As a default these fields have value Unknown card Comment 1 2 3 4 fields used for introducing additional detailed description of an unknown card They can be edited directly in tab view
19. extension rgt Opening the file requires logging in Save as enables to save actual configuration of PATROL system under defined name in file of rgt extension It is possible to overwrite an existing file Logout causes closing of actual configuration file of PATROL system and opening the home page Import data from previous version of Patrol Master enables to import configuration data from previous version of Patrol Master software Thanks to this function it is possible to load checkpoints guards tours and readers registered in previous software version It is not possible to import event log Import system savings enables importing PATROL system configuration data previously saved using EXPORT SYSTEM SAVINGS Page 4 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Export system savings enables exporting PATROL system configuration data to a file of xml extension All configuration except event log will be exported to the file Delete oldest events this function enables to remove from data base all events which occurred before defined date Export events history enables exporting PATROL system event log to a file of xml extension Export can be used for creating event log back up archive Exit enables to quit from Patrol Master v3 software 2 1 2 View menu Checkpoints opens CHECKPOINTS tab Guards opens GUARDS tab Special cards opens SPECIAL CARDS tab Unknown c
20. fy guard activity with scheduled tour opens VERIFY TOUR tab for details see point 3 7 Program operators opens PROGRAM OPERATORS tab for details see point 3 9 Database contains the following list of functions connected with system database e Change database password enables changing the password for access to configuration file This password is a separate notion from program operator password and is a superior security tool for access to configuration file During an attempt of opening a file secured with this password in Patrol Master software or any other software working with MS Access databases it is required first to log into database using database password and after that to log into configuration file using operator s login and password Default database password is blank no password e Encrypt database enables database file encryption making impossible to look into file contents in any word processing program e Compact and repair database activates embedded mechanism for repairing and sorting data stored in system database Language enables changing language version of Patrol Master v3 software Page 5 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 2 1 5 Window menu Close all windows option for closing all actually opened tabs Navigation tree will remain active 2 1 6 Help menu About Patrol Master information about actual software version Users guide opens ne
21. hich checkpoint at what time the guard has to register his presence There can be many different tours defined in the system but only one can be assigned to a reader at one time Changing tour in a reader is possible and requires its re configuration using Patrol Master software It is not obligatory to define guard tours in the system but in this case a reader will not display prompts of next checkpoint to visit Tours Ss xX p id A z2 pi a add new tour 7 Edit tour kb Add visit point 2 Copy pattern Select all Deselect all XX Delete selected points lt j Print report Tour name Tour 01 Comment 1 Comment 2 Comment 3 Comment 4 Tour points list contains visit times at specific checkpoints You should enter them For the whole period of patrol duty For instance if the patrol is to be done between 4 00 PM and 8 00 AM on the following day then you should enter visit points for the time range from 12 004M to 8 00 AM and from 4 00 PM to 11 59 PM To make things easier you can enter only the tour pattern say visit points from 4 00 PM to 5 00 PM and then make use of the Copy pattern command which can be used for copying pattern From selected time range to the target time range The Selection column can be used For selecting group of visit points to be deleted Its Soen aim is to make editing tour visit point list easier Tour points Visit time Checkpoint Selection
22. in the system When operator marks a guard s only events registered during his their duty will be displayed roger Page 21 of 23 Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Checkpoints option enabling events filtering with regard to particular checkpoint registered in the system When operator marks a checkpoint only events registered at this particular place will be displayed Readers option enabling events filtering with regard to particular reader which was used to register events Tours option enabling events filtering with regard to particular guard tour 3 9 Program operators Tab The tab for Patrol Master software operators managing As a default in each new configuration file there is a ADMIN user who have access rights to all program functions If system is big and there are many people who operate the software using only ADMIN account is not recommended because any person can introduce significant changes to system configuration PROGRAM OPERATORS function enables to define user accounts with limited access rights d x Program operators Al of 2 gt Hz Add operator 2 Delete operator Login BIURO Fig 17 PROGRAM OPERATORS tab view Arrows buttons enable to navigate within the list of program operators Add operator button activating ADDING NEW OPERATOR window Enables to create new operator Delete operator deletes an operator currently marked on the list pointed with black
23. indow Description 1 2 checkpoint s description Usually connected with its localization within guarded area building example names warehouse main gate office back door etc The description is shown on LCD display of a reader when a checkpoint is read It is also used to display prompts of next checkpoint to be visited if there is a guard tour defined in the system Edition possible only in ADD CHECKPOINT window Page 8 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Comment 1 2 3 4 fields used for introducing additional detailed description of a checkpoint Comments are stored only in Patrol Master software and are not uploaded to Patrol II LCD reader They can be edited directly in tab view Zoom button opening new window with zoomed view of checkpoint s photograph List displays a list of all checkpoints registered in the system Black triangle on the left hand side of the list points the checkpoint being currently shown in upper part of the tab Using ARROW BUTTONS it is possible to navigate within the list 3 1 1 Add checkpoint window Window dedicated to defying a new checkpoint Enables introducing checkpoint s code description comments picture Access to this window is possible through CHECKPOINTS tab ADD NEW CHECKPOINT button or in NAVIGATION TREE by right clicking CHECKPOINTS Add checkpoint Photo Code i Description 1 New Description 2 checkpt_11 Card t
24. ing a tour consisting of the same visits pattern repeated many times during each 24 hours Copied parts of a tour maintain the same time intervals between checkpoints Parameters to define are e Copy from define time period from which list of checkpoints will be copied e Paste to define time period where list of copied checkpoints will be pasted Select all button selecting all checkpoints in a tour for edition gt see TOUR POINTS Deselect all button deselecting all checkpoints in a tour Delete selected points button deleting all checkpoints previously selected with SELECT field in TOUR POINTS list Print report generates a report in a new tab containing all checkpoints and their visit hours within current tour the report contains tools for preview and printing on a local default printer Zoom button opening new window with zoomed view of tour map scheme Tour points a list of visit points in current tour Displays visit points checkpoints names assumed visit hour and SELECT checkbox used for point edition Note Each tour defined in the system can have maximum 100 visit points 3 6 Readers Tab The tab dedicated to configuration and managing of Patrol II LCD readers Detailed description of configuration process can be found in reader user s manual gt see PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D available at web page Readers 7x LKA D z3 gt pi Connect Ai Configure Ei Download events X lt Dele
25. k e Archive contains list of all proximity tags codes CHECKPOINTS GUARDS SPECIAL CARDS which were Classified by operator as not actual and moved deliberately to archive Moving a proximity Page 6 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 tag to archive results that it cannot be used in the system anymore and therefore cannot be uploaded to a reader Keeping the proximity tag code in database has an objective to maintain event log coherency and correctness if case we remove unused proximity tag from database they will be shown as unknown cards Using right mouse button within NAVIGATION TREE operator has access to basic editing functions such as Add Edit Delete Move to archive for most of above described parameters only UNKNOWN CARDS and tags of ARCHIVE cannot be modified this way Using NAVIGATION TREE is not essential and it can be closed at any time Getting back to NAVIGATION TREE view is available from TOOLBAR and VIEW MENU 2 4 Home page Common tasks contains a list of most frequently used software functions The list is dynamically modified while using the software After installation contains the following positions OPEN DATABASE see point 2 1 1 FILE MENU OPEN and CREATE NEW DATABASE See point 2 1 1 FILE MENU NEW Recently opened contains a list of PATROL system database files opened recently in the software The list contain full path to a file and is a useful shortcut which
26. lays a list of all guards registered in the system Black triangle on the left hand side of the list points the guard being currently shown in upper part of the tab Using ARROW BUTTONS it is possible to navigate within the list 3 2 1 Add guard Window dedicated to registering a new guard Enables introducing guard s personal proximity card code name comments and photograph Access to this window is possible through GUARDS tab ADD NEW GUARDS button or in NAVIGATION TREE by right clicking GUARDS Page 10 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Photo Code 0762363366363 First name New Last name guard_12 Card type CH Comment 1 Comment 2 None Comment 3 Comment 4 i Fig 5 ADD GUARD window view 3 2 2 Edit guard data window Window dedicated to editing personal data of an existing guard name comments photograph Does not allow to change personal proximity card s code Access to this window is possible through NAVIGATION TREE by right clicking on chosen guard or by double clicking on a guard on the list available in GuarDs tab The window has a similar layout to ADD GUARD window 3 3 Special cards Tab The tab dedicated for special cards managing in PATROL system SPECIAL CARDS are proximity tags of EM 125kHz standard which are used to register some predefined events which may occur during guard tour Usually such cards are used to register in system
27. ly possible to introduce the code in ADD SPECIAL CARD window The code can be introduced either manually from keypad or by means of Patrol II LCD reader connected to PC computer READ button in ADD SPECIAL CARD window Description 1 2 basic description of an event which is represented by special card The description is shown on LCD display of a reader when a special card is read Edition possible only in ADD SPECIAL CARD window Comment 1 2 3 4 fields used for introducing additional detailed description of a special card event cases of use etc Comments are stored only in Patrol Master software and are not uploaded to Patrol II LCD reader They can be edited directly in tab view List displays a list of all special cards defined in the system Black triangle on the left hand side of the list points the special card being currently shown in upper part of the tab Using ARROW BUTTONS it is possible to navigate within the list 3 3 1 Add special cards window Window dedicated to defying a new special card Enables introducing card s code description and comments Access to this window is possible through SPECIAL CARDS tab ADD NEW SPECIAL CARD button or in NAVIGATION TREE by right clicking SPECIAL CARDS Page 12 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Add special card Information P TEETER Code 0027276151930 Special cards allow for figs Ee reporting special Description 1 New p
28. n parameters Time range defines a time period for which tour accuracy is to be verified Parameters to define are dates and hours of start and end of period to be analyzed Tour name a drop down list for choosing the tour which will be compared with checkpoints readings Visit time tolerance time parameter in minutes specifying tolerance of tour analysis If checkpoint reading took place earlier or later from schedule but within time period defined by this parameter comparison result will still be ON TIME Possible parameter values can be from 0 to 30 minutes Maximum deviation from norm additional time parameter of a similar meaning as VISIT TIME TOLERANCE but in this case the comparison result will be DISCREPANCY It describes situations when checkpoint reading defined by the tour was done but with bigger time difference than assumed by time tolerance Such event will not be registered during verification as ON TIME but also not as NO VISIT REGISTERED Possible parameter values can be from 0 to 20 minutes Event filter enables to choose comparison results to display Gives a possibility to view only events out of tolerance DISCREPANCY NO VISIT REGISTERED and or only within tolerance ON TIME Page 20 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 3 8 Event history Tab The tab for browsing complete event log of the system It shows all events registered by all readers in PATROL system Fig
29. nt in database Checkpoints xX SH 4 Li z10 gt Si Sp Add new checkpoint Refresh 3 Print report Photo None Code Description 1 Description 2 Comment 1 0128864742814 Administration Building List 0128864721152 0128864719847 0128864743143 0128864719446 0128864723209 0128864720837 Descr 1 Administration Campus Conference Dining Fire Escape General Main Comment 2 Comment 3 Comment 4 Descr 2 Comment 1 Comment 2 Building Library Hall Hall Gate Store Gate Fig 2 CHECKPOINTS tab view Photo preview of photograph illustrating checkpoint localization Requires earlier graphical file uploading in ADD CHECKPOINT window Arrows buttons enable to navigate within list of defined checkpoints Add new checkpoint button opening ADD CHECKPOINT window used for defining a new checkpoint Refresh button for updating the view of checkpoints list Print report generates a report in a new tab containing all checkpoints defined in the system the report contains tools for preview and printing on a local default printer Code this field contains the code of a checkpoint It is a 40 bit code presented in decimal format DEC It is only possible to introduce the code in ADD CHECKPOINT window The code can be introduced either manually from keypad or by means of Patrol II LCD reader connected to PC computer READ button in ADD CHECKPOINT w
30. on for verifying guard tour accuracy It enables to compare real checkpoints readings with tour schedule previously programmed in the system The result of comparison for each checkpoint can have one of three values ON TIME DISCREPANCY NO VISIT REGISTERED The result is displayed in bottom part of the tab in a form of list containing all key parameters of comparison Event history erify tour SS xX iid 4 14 of 7360 gt pl E Print A verity Time range From 1 marca 2010 ze 1 time 00 00 00 gt To 31 maja 2010 v time 23 59 00 Comparison parameters tornano Tour 01 vi Ha cine min 5 a e From norm min 5 4 O Event filter Information Enter time range for verification the tour for comparison and possibly a deviation Then click the verify button on the right upper part of the toolbar 4 value in field Visit time tolerance min ON TIME is a time period the actual visit time on checkpoint may differ from planned one so that the comparison result remains as ON TIME In order to avoid situations where one minute late coming would result the NO YISIT comparison result the additional parameter exists Maximum deviation From norm min DISCREPANCY It is used for defining an additional time boundary If the guard comes later or earlier on checkpoint and exceeds the tolerance norm but within this other time Frame then the result DISCREPANCY will appear on the report and not the NO VISIT
31. redefined events oe during patrol duty For Description 2 special_card_01 instance you may report E cards for open window Card type broken seal and so on Comment 1 Comment 2 E Comment 3 Comment 4 E i Fig 7 ADD SPECIAL CARD window 3 3 1 Updating special card data window Window dedicated to editing an existing special card parameters descriptions comments Does not allow to change cards code Access to this window is possible through NAVIGATION TREE by right clicking on chosen special card or by double clicking on the special card on the list available in SPECIAL CARDS tab The window has a similar layout to ADD SPECIAL CARD window 3 4 Unknown cards Tab The tab dedicated for dealing with proximity tags not registered in the system unknown During everyday system use it may happen that in reader s memory will be some readings of tags undefined so far in database In such case after downloading events from a reader all unknown tags codes will be stored in special subgroup called UNKNOWN CARDS Thanks to this system operator has a possibility to browse all unknown codes and if there is such need to assign any of them to one of main tags groups CHECKPOINTS GUARDS SPECIAL CARDS When assigned unknown card is automatically moved to its group and removed from UNKNOWN CARDS group Event log is actualized after that in order to ensure database coherence Page 13 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual R
32. s log alert events burglary broken window light machine switched on vehicle passing through gate etc When a guard notices such event during his tour he should register adequate special card in the reader in the same way he swipes his card when he starts duty marking such event in the event log It is not obligatory to define special cards in the system but their use broadens possibilities of PATROL system by giving the opportunity to register additional events in guarded area Page 11 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Special cards ES ap Add new special card 2 Refresh E Print report Code 0141738259531 Description 1 Burglary Description 2 Alarm Comment 1 Comment 2 Comment 4 i Comment 3 Comment 2 Descr 2 Comment 1 Descr 1 Burglary Alarm Fig 6 SPECIAL CARDS tab view Arrows buttons enable to navigate within list of defined special cards Add new special card button opening ADD SPECIAL CARD window used for new special card registration Refresh button for updating the view of special cards list Print report generates a report in a new tab containing all special cards defined in the system the report contains tools for preview and printing on a local default printer Code this field contains the code of a special card It is a 40 bit code presented in decimal format DEC It is on
33. te events from reader J Recover deleted events Disconnect gt Recalculate SY Set filter lt 4 Print report t Model PATROL II LCD Guards assigned to reader Joe Edward 0128864719562 Mark Herther 0128864743445 Pete Anil Kumar 0128864719828 Description Reader Bernard Lam 0128864720652 Ricky Lee 0128864732915 Reader Id FTS61HMG Battery type Rechargeable batteries 2100 mah LCD Backlight 25 Ki Checkpoints assigned to reader Administration Building 0128864742814 Tour Unknown tour Comment 1 Main Gate 0128864720837 Main Workshop 0128864720835 Comment 2 Parking Lot 0128864743005 Comment 3 Comment 4 Status OFFLINE Type Date Time Zdarzenie Guard shift Checkpoint Special event Nieznana karta Guard on duty A FS 2010 03 01 00 00 Guard logon Amy Broeseker Amy Broeseker 0128864735713 2 2010 03 01 00 04 Checkpoint General Store 0 Amy Broeseker 0128864735713 2 2010 03 01 00 16 Checkpoint Conference Hell Amy Broeseker 0128864735713 2 2010 03 01 00 38 Checkpoint Tennis Court 01 Amy Broeseker 0128864735713 Al 2010 03 01 00 44 Checkpoint Campus Library Amy Broeseker 0128864735713 1 2010 03 01 00 50 Checkpoint Dining Hall 0128 Amy Broeseker 0128864735713 v Fig 11 READERS tab view Page 16 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Arrows buttons enable to navigate within the list of readers registered in the system Connect bu
34. tetueeeacceseeecttaveede 9 SEN EE Kl EE 9 CPOE M AUG Kn UE EE 10 3 2 2 Edit quard data WindOW wateeseccccecevetesesendecesenenencheduestcenseeceeseauatnes anaana NUNEN daaa aiana 11 3 3 Special Cards E EEN 11 3 3 1 Add special Cards WiNdOW iaeaea kiirni eee e eter eee a eee e Deaan E ENa Eea eee aan eseeaeeeeeaaiee 12 3 3 1 Updating special card data WiNdOW cceeeeeenneeeeeeeae eee eeaaaeeeeeeaaaeeeeee aaa eeeesaaeeeeeeaaes 13 3 4 UNKNOWN cards Tab ccsseccceusercdetes seccocsdecceduacesceenegedacacaetersccuueadecceses sencastbvenedeauseaecseses 13 3 4 1 Updating card data window sees eeeee ee eeeeeeeeaa ae eeee saga eeeeeaaaa eee aaaaaaeeeeeaaeeeeeaaies 14 Bebe TOUS Tab E 15 SO Readers TaD sesecedeccecetacca aber Dett a Sebect Deve A aAA a a Ean Eea ew even dances 16 3 6 1 Configure reader WINdOW ceeeeeeeeeeee ee ee etter eee ee eee saa a ee eeeaaaa tees e aaa eee aaa eeesaeeeseaaiee 18 3 6 2 Filter SettingS WINKOW ek eiaeaen eei aaae en 19 3 7 Verify TOUP CEET 20 3 8 Event history Tab vi cecussduseceegecteesenecgececuaeceg ene getendueedeaeuaesihencbaeaeeccedarecethusedeecaueetesecetete 21 3 9 Program Operators Tabi visiecccccseseestcsvegergercdezssesecenenges eset avetscetdadertucdesanesesteusengcsuerteeteebect 22 3 9 1 Adding new operator WINdOW ccceeeceeeeeee nee eeeeeeaa teers saaaaeeeeeaaaaeeeesaaeeeeeeaaaeeeeeaaigs 22 Page 2 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 1 INTRO
35. ther type it is strictly demanded to reconfigure reader s settings before placing new batteries This remark concerns in particular the situation when we change to single use batteries Without settings modification after connecting a reader to USB port it will start charging procedure which will destroy batteries and may damage the reader itself LCD Backlight intensity of LCD display backlight of a reader Tour defines a tour assigned to a reader in current configuration Each reader can have one tour assigned at one time Edition possible in CONFIGURE READER window Comment 1 2 3 4 fields used for introducing additional detailed description of a reader They can be edited directly in tab view Status displays current status of connection between reader and PC ONLINE reader connected OFFLINE reader not connected Guards assigned to reader a list of guards currently saved in reader s memory Checkpoints assigned to reader a list of checkpoints currently saved in reader s memory Page 17 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 3 6 1 Configure reader window Reader Id reader s unique identification number No editon possible Description reader s description Model displays reader model registered in the system At present only one type of reader is available Patrol II LCD LCD Backlight enables to set reader s display backlight intensity Available values 0
36. tion file Demo rgt ADMIN user password for Demo file is empty no password 1 4 Typing conventions Software functions bold letters Reference to other documents italic letters REFERENCE TO THIS MANUAL capital letters Notes separated with two lines upper lower from the standard text Page 3 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 2 USER INTERFACE 2 Checkpoints 10 E Guards 10 IL 2 Special cards 1 14 Unknown cards 0 i Patrol Master 3 E ki Tours 2 PATROL II readers management program Software menu aaf Readers 2 Version 3 0 0 24 Navigation tree 7 4 ple data demo Fig 1 Patrol Master v3 main window 2 1 Software menu 2 1 1 File menu New enables to create a new configuration file of PATROL system After defying file s name software opens logging window Each new created file is saved with default logging data They can be changed using PROGRAM OPERATORS function gt see MENU TOOLS Default password of ADMIN user is blank no password Note some system parameters like for example text messages on LCD display of a reader are part of database file and cannot be modified by switching language version in program It is thus suggested to create new database file in language version in which the program is to be used Open enables to open created previously configuration file of PATROL system
37. tton used for establishing a connection between PC computer and a reader connected to USB port It activates a list of readers currently connected to computer In case of simultaneous connection of multiple readers operator can choose which reader to connect Configure button opening CONFIGURE READER window Download events button initializing events downloading from reader s memory to system database Downloaded events are displayed in bottom part of READERS tab Delete events from reader button marking all events in the connected reader as downloaded Events are not physically removed from memory however marking them cause they will not be downloaded again during next events download Recover deleted events button cancelling downloaded mark for all events in reader s memory Allows to recover event memory in case when database is destroyed or lost Function allows to define date range of events to be recovered Offers also an option for recovering only events concerning transponders registered in the system checkpoints guards special cards Note Events memory capacity of Patrol II LCD reader is limited to 32 000 events If this limit is exceed next events are re written in place of oldest events Recovery of events deleted this way is not possible Disconnect button used for ending a connection between PC computer and a reader Recalculate in case of lost of some part of event log there is a possibility to recov
38. w tab containing this manual Frequently Asked Questions opens a tab containing list with the most frequent questions and answers concerning the software gt see HOME PAGE HELP Troubleshooting opens a tab containing list of troubleshooting advises gt see HOME PAGE HELP Release history opens a tab containing changes description in following releases of the software Roger home page opens a tab with Roger company s web page Internet access required Check for updates enables to check if there is new Patrol Master software version available Internet access required 2 2 Toolbar Toolbar contains icons being shortcuts to several the most frequently used functions of the software e Open data file gt see OPEN in point 2 1 1 FILE MENU e Import data from previous version gt see IMPORT DATA FROM PREVIOUS VERSION OF PATROL MASTER in point 2 1 1 FILE MENU Checkpoints gt see point 3 1 CHECKPOINTS TAB Guards gt see point 3 2 GUARDS TAB Tours gt see point 3 5 TOURS TAB Special cards gt see point 3 3 SPECIAL CARDS TAB Unknown cards gt see point 3 4 UNKNOWN CARDS TAB Readers gt see point 3 6 READERS TAB Verify guard activity with scheduled tour gt see point 3 7 VERIFY TOUR TAB Events gt see point 3 8 EVENT HISTORY TAB Home page gt see point 2 4 HOME PAGE Navigation tree gt see point 2 3 NAVIGATION TREE Previous document gt see point 2 1 2 VIEW MENU PREVIOUS DOCUME
39. ype Q Comment 1 Comment 2 None Comment 3 Comment 4 Fig 3 ADD CHECKPOINT window view 3 1 2 Edit checkpoint window Window dedicated to editing an existing checkpoint s parameters descriptions comments picture Does not allow to change checkpoints code Access to this window is possible through NAVIGATION TREE by right clicking on chosen checkpoint or by double clicking on a checkpoint on the list available in CHECKPOINTS tab The window has a similar layout to ADD CHECKPOINT window 3 2 Guards Tab The tab dedicated for guards managing in PATROL system Guards configuring in the system consist in registering their personal proximity card codes and introducing their personal data name and surname Each guard can also have photograph and additional comment in database The manufacturer assumes that each guard will be equipped with its own proximity tag card in order to register in the reader in the moment of starting his duty It is not obligatory to define guard s cards in the system but in this case its user has to be aware that it will be impossible to track which event took place during which guard s duty Page 9 of 23 roger Patrol Master v3 1 User s Manual Rev B 2012 06 22 Guards sx 2 K 4 3 211 gt bi sp Addnew guard 2 Refresh J Print report Code 0128864720652 First name Bernard Last name Lam None Comment 1 i E E Comment 2 7 i Comment 3 Comment 4 List Code First name L

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