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AXP-100
Single-Door Access Control System
System 101
Operations Manual
Software V3.0
AMANO
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  • Page 1 ® AMANO AXP-100 Single-Door Access Control System System 101 Operations Manual Software V3.0...
  • Page 2 Amano Cincinnati, Inc., 140 Harrison Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey, 07068 Amano Cincinnati, Inc. reserves the right to make equipment changes and Improvements which may not be reflected in this document. Portions of this document may have been updated to include the latest hardware or firmware version, if applicable.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Explanation Of Terms Used In This Manual ..........1-3 Minimum PC Hardware Configuration............1-5 Getting Started ..................1-6 Overview Of The Amano AXP-100 Software ........... 1-6 Section 2: Software Installation..............2-1 Installing The Amano AXP-100 Software..........2-1 Interbase, Firebird & Interclient (1.60.01)..........2-1 Installation Procedure................
  • Page 4 On-Line Transaction Viewer..............6-1 General....................6-1 Help ......................6-2 Card Printing .................... 6-3 General....................6-3 Card Printing from the AXP-100 Software ........... 6-3 Printing Directly Onto Tags ..............6-4 Cards Printed From Your AXP-100 System PC........6-4 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 5 Printing Onto Adhesive Labels ............. 6-5 Firmware Upgrading................. 6-7 General....................6-7 Database Upgrading ................6-8 General....................6-8 Database Management ................ 6-9 Appendix A: Virtual Network Adapter............. A-1 Appendix B: Win 2000 - Setting Up a Loop-Back Adapter....B-1 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
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  • Page 7: Section 1: Overview

    Important Note: The initial setting up of the AXP-100 System with the computer software must be carried out with the unit on the desk within easy reach of the PC before the installation has been done. This is to enable Tags to be presented to the unit during the process of adding the Tags to the system.
  • Page 8 The PC can also be used to back up all unit settings. This can be useful if a second unit with the same tag holders is used, or in the event that the data in the original unit becomes corrupted. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 9: Explanation Of Terms Used In This Manual

    To make the system work as described in this manual it must be connected to a computer. To understand how to use the computer with AXP-100 System it is very important to understand a few words that are often used when using a computer.
  • Page 10 The example of a Typical Dialog (shown on the next page) allows the selection of the language and the country in which it is desired to work. In this case, clicking on the relevant indicator and then selecting the desired heading makes the selection. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 11: Minimum Pc Hardware Configuration

    AXP-100 program into the computer. Minimum PC Hardware Configuration The computer can only work with the AXP-100 if it is made up of the right parts. There are some differences between the requirements for systems, which use the Card Printing software module, and those, which don’t. Please...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    DCU is to be located at any distance from the PC. If possible, it is simpler to set up the computer and the AXP-100 System for the initial entry (registration) of tags before the final installation of the DCU as follows: Refer to the AXP-100 Installation Manual for details of the cables and connections to the Door Entry Unit (DEU) and Door Control Unit (DCU).

  • Page 13: Section 2: Software Installation

    Section 2: Software Installation Installing The Amano AXP-100 Software 50MB of free space is required on the C:\ drive to install the AXP-100 software. The software will install to a folder C:\AXP100. If older versions of the software are installed on the PC (prior to V1.0 release), these must first be uninstalled.
  • Page 14 This procedure will install the AXP-100 software as well as the Firebird database. To run the software, choose AXP-100 from the Programs Menu. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 15: Section 3: Using The Axp-100 Program

    If you are not sure which dialect to choose, contact your system administrator. To set up the AXP-100 system using the PC we have to log on to the AXP- 100 program. This is done as follows: 1. Select AXP-100 from the Windows program menu.
  • Page 16 Reports: users only have access to reports and Help and can only operate in offline mode. The Browse button can be used to search for the database pathname if required. Configuration changes can be made with the PC disconnected from the AXP-100 hardware by selecting Offline Mode. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 17: Administrator Level Users

    Type “masterkey” as the password or the new password if you have changed it as described above, and login. Select “Users” from the left-hand content pane and add a new user called “REPORTS”, with any password as required. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 18 Note: If the program stops at the “Comms Error Dialog shown below, make sure that the AXP-100 unit is correctly connected to the PC and the power supply and that it is switched on. Then use the mouse to click on the “Retry”...

  • Page 19: Section 4: Setting The System To Suit Local Requirements

    Translations This document provides a guide of how to go about translating the AXP-100 software. It briefly explains the basics for first time users and has very important information that can save a lot of time. It is recommended that this be read thoroughly before attempting translations.

  • Page 20: The Basics

    The Basics The AXP-100 software can be translated into any language provided the computer supports that character set. To begin translation, start the AXP-100 program in either online or offline mode. From the File menu, select the “Choose Locale” option (see the Filing Options Dialog on the previous page) and make sure the language and country settings are those required.
  • Page 21 Also, note that the application must be closed and restarted between steps 1, 2 & 3. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 22: Translating

    Check the header for the right-hand column table to ensure that the desired locale (in this case fr_PF) is displayed. Select category to translate Dialog Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 23: Translation Categories

    100\my_helpset.jar. To view the files in the jar file, open the jar file using WinZip. Most of the files for translation are in HTML format. The only other files that need translation are two XML files. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 24: Extracting The Files

    When this is complete, close WinZip, and rename “my_helpset.zip” to “my_helpset.jar”. Copy this file to C:\AXP-100, but make a backup of the existing file first. Note: It is highly recommended that this process is tested by attempting to translate a single HTML file first, to make sure that the process of unpacking and repacking the archive is performed correctly.

  • Page 25: Keeping Permanent Backups

    French/France text, and TagsRes_fr.properties would be the general French text. Note the directory of each of these files. To transfer this locale to another machine with the AXP-100 software, copy those files to the same location on the other machine.
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  • Page 27: Section 5: System Configuration And Administration Using A Pc

    Administration Using A PC System Settings General Having logged into the Amano AXP-100 program the Tagholders screen is automatically displayed. To begin setting the system parameters select “AXP Settings” by clicking on the DEU Icon displayed fourth from the left in the toolbar in the upper left hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 28 Repeat the above steps for the blocks in line with Tuesday through Sunday. On completion save the setting by clicking on the “Disk” icon in the center of the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 29: Date/Time Setting

    Parameters menu. The Date/Time Screen as shown below will be displayed. Date/Time Screen Note: The date and time for the unit are controlled by the clock in the PC and cannot be set independently for the system. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 30: Daily Adjustment

    On completion, save the setting by clicking on the “Disk” icon on the left- hand side of the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. The “Saving System Parameters” screen will be displayed. Click “OK” to close. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 31: Settings

    Settings The Settings menu enables the programmer to choose and set the way the AXP-100 will work regarding Alarm or Intrusion mode, Buzzer volume, Latch drive time, LED standby mode, Door open delay and Door open time, as well as some other advanced settings.

  • Page 32: Door Mode

    The settings for the Door mode cover the following: a. Choice of Alarm or Intrusion warning system. The alarm can be used only if an alarm panel has been installed with the AXP-100 unit. If an alarm panel has not been installed then “Intrusion” must be selected.

  • Page 33: Advanced Door Settings

    Allow tagholders to open the door without having to use their PIN number (Relax PIN code entry selected), or Make it impossible for tagholders (with PIN enforced per tag) (Enforce PIN code entry selected), to open the door unless they type in their PIN number. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 34 In addition to the above general rules, the following specific rules must be observed: The three AXP-100 system PIN Code Modes are: (a) Configurable PIN: This is the default mode for the system. Each tagholder must enter the allocated PIN number (if any) once the tag has been presented.

  • Page 35: Alarm Mode

    To select the Toggled mode use the mouse to click on the Toggled button in the Alarm Mode box. Pulsed Alarm Mode To select the Pulsed mode use the mouse to click on the Pulsed button in the Alarm Mode box. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 36: Intrusion Mode

    To set the Alarm Drive Time the advice of the technician who carries out the installation is required, because this function refers to the state of Relay #2 that controls the alarm and intrusion siren circuits in the AXP-100 door control unit.

  • Page 37: Latch Settings

    To set the Toggled or Pulsed function the advice of the technician who will carries out the installation is required, because these functions refer to the state of Relay #1 that controls the latch circuits in AXP-100 Door Control Unit.
  • Page 38 Input 2 rest state • Reason code digits To enter the Advanced General Settings click on the Advanced box. The Advanced General Settings dialog shown on the next page will be displayed. Advanced General Settings 5-12 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 39 Now, using the number keys on the keyboard of the PC, type in the required figures between 0 and 60 minutes (0 disables this feature). The new number will be displayed in the block. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-13...
  • Page 40 (request to exit), and in the Alarm Mode it refers to the state of the input when the alarm is armed (alarm mode). These both depend on how the system has been wired. The technician responsible for the installation will be able to provide this information. 5-14 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 41 (100% shows in the bar). Saving System Parameters dialog (typical) Note: Clicking on the factory settings icon leads to the cancellation of all of the above settings and the reinstatement of the original factory settings. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-15...

  • Page 42: Transaction Types

    Transaction Types The Transaction Types menu enables the Administrator to select the events that can be recorded by the AXP-100 system for the purpose of generating reports. It must be noted that whatever choices are made in this menu they will not affect the operation of the system as the menu will only affect the information that is stored by the unit for reporting purposes.

  • Page 43: Entry Denied

    The “Saving System Parameters” screen will be displayed. Click “OK” to close. Note: Clicking on the factory settings icon leads to the cancellation of all of the above settings and the reinstatement of the original factory settings. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-17...

  • Page 44: Reason Codes

    (or double click on a particular line). The Edit Reason Codes dialog shown on the next page will be displayed. Using the mouse click on New Reason block in the “Edit Reason Code” dialog. 5-18 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 45 When all the selected reasons have been typed in and saved, leave the Edit Reason Code dialog by using the mouse to click on the X in the top right corner of the Edit Reason dialog by using the mouse to click. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-19...

  • Page 46: Tag Administration

    Deleting a tag To enter the tag administration functions use the mouse to click the “Tag” icon that is third from the left in the toolbar at the top of the AXP-100 screen. The Tagholders Screen as shown below will be displayed.

  • Page 47: Adding A New Tag

    Using the PC keyboard type in the tagholders last name. Using the mouse click on the appropriate Gender button (M = male, F = female) in the detailed tag information dialog. The chosen button will be filled with a spot. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-21...
  • Page 48 The Tag code is the embedded code in the tag that gives it its individual identity. If the PC is working on-line with the system, the Tag Code can be read from the DEU when a tag is presented to the DEU. (Refer to the “Logon” procedure). 5-22 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 49: Tagholder Type

    “Tagholder Type”. To authorize the tagholder to arm and/or disarm the alarm, use the mouse to click on the relevant block in the “Alarm Authority” box. The block will then display a Tick. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-23...

  • Page 50: Departments

    Department Editor dialog. A blank box will appear at the top of the dialog. Click on the blank box at the top of the dialog. Using the PC keyboard type in the new department name. Click on the Tick icon to save. 5-24 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 51: Access

    Code block in the “Access” box. The block must be filled with a Tick if the reason code is to be enforced. A clear block means that a reason code will not be required for the door to open. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-25...

  • Page 52: Images

    When all the information for the new tag has been entered save the information by using the mouse to click on the “Disk” icon in the toolbar at the bottom of the “Detailed tagholder information” dialog. 5-26 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 53: Editing A Tag

    The following data may appear on the card: Names, PIN, reference number, department, tag code (See the Amano Card Designer Software User Manual for details, and the section Card Printing from the AXP-100 Software. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-27...

  • Page 54: Deleting A Tag Or Pac

    Click on the Yes block in the Confirm delete dialog. The Status block for this tag will now indicate “Deleted”. Note: The deleted tag information will remain on the “Tagholders” screen until the next time that the system is Logged on. 5-28 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 55: Reports

    Depending on what items have been chosen under “Transaction types”, various reports can be produced. These reports are based on information from the AXP-100 system and are updated every time that the PC is logged on to the system. It is therefore very important to regularly connect the PC to the system to avoid differences between the information stored in the PC and the information in the AXP-100 system.

  • Page 56: Reports Screen

    Reports Screen: • Date • Time slot • Master • Department • Reason • Event • Tagholder level • Sort order Reports Screen 5-30 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 57: Date

    Now click on the desired hour. The selected hour will appear in the “H” block. Click on the M (minutes) block in the “End” column of the “Time Slot” box. The minutes of the hour, 0 to 60, will be shown. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-31...

  • Page 58: Master Facility

    Click on the name of the selected tagholder and the name will become highlighted. Click on the OK block at the bottom of the Select a tagholder dialog. The name of the selected tagholder will appear in the “Master” box of the Reports screen. 5-32 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 59: Department Facility

    All Reasons To select all reasons click on the All button in the “Reasons” box. The button must be filled if the report is to cover all reasons. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-33...

  • Page 60: Event

    All Events To select all events, click on the All button in the “Events” box. The button must be filled if the report is to cover all events. 5-34 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 61: Tagholder Level

    “Sort order” block in the required order. Note: Setting a “Sort order” is not essential as the sort order first given in the “Fields” block may be acceptable. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-35...

  • Page 62: Types Of Report

    Time Patterns • Reason Codes • Attendance Access Events Report The report on access events shows the dates, times, names of tagholders, and reasons for entry through the door over any chosen period. Access Events report 5-36 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 63 To save as an HTML file, click on the “e” button. Status Events Report The report on status events shows the dates, times, events such as Arming, Disarming, Power failure alarm events etc. Status Events report Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-37...
  • Page 64 To save as an HTML file, click on the “e” button. Alarm Events Report The report on alarm events shows the dates, times, alarm events such as Door forced, Door not opened, Alarm triggered, Power failure etc. Alarm Events report 5-38 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 65 To print the report, click on the printer icon on the menu. To save as an HTML file, click on the “e” button. Tagholders Report The report on tagholders shows the details of all current tagholders. Tagholders report Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-39...
  • Page 66 To print the report, click on the printer icon on the menu. To save as an HTML file, click on the “e” button. System Parameters Report The report on the system parameters shows the details of all current AXP- 100 settings. System Parameters report 5-40 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 67 To print the report, click on the printer icon on the menu. To save as an HTML file, click on the “e” button. Time Patterns Report The report on the system time patterns shows the times where the AXP-100 is operational for user tagholders. Time Patterns Report To produce a report on the system parameters use the mouse to click on the Time Patterns button in the “Report Type”...
  • Page 68 The Reason codes report as shown on the next page will be displayed. To print each report, click on the printer icon on the menu. To save as an HTML file, click on the “e” button. 5-42 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 69 The Attendance report as shown on the next page will be displayed. To print the report, click on the printer icon on the menu. To save as an HTML file, click on the “e” button. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual 5-43...
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  • Page 71: Section 6: Other Pc-Based Facilities

    General The online transaction viewer allows the user to view transactions recorded by the AXP-100 system. This facility operates in only the online mode, and displays the transactions as pre-selected by the user during the setting of the ”Transaction types”.

  • Page 72: Help

    PC based AXP-100 facilities. To use the help facilities use the mouse to click on the Help icon on the right hand end of the toolbar on the AXP-100 screen. The Help screen as shown below will be displayed.

  • Page 73: Card Printing

    This facility permits the printing of tagholder information onto credit card tag labels, or directly onto credit card tags, using templates designed by the user with the Amano Card Designer utility. This utility is supplied with your AXP- 100 system software. The use of the Card Designer is described in a separate document, the Amano Card Designer User Manual.

  • Page 74: Printing Directly Onto Tags

    If the number of cards you need to print does not justify the purchase of a special printer, but you want to print directly onto tags, your Amano distributor may offer a printing service, or else commercial printing companies may be able to perform this service.

  • Page 75: Cards Printed From Some Other Pc

    If you do not have the facilities (such as a suitable printer) to print your own tags, your Amano Distributor may offer a printing service. If not, the distributor will be able to guide you in selecting a company to print your tags.
  • Page 76 Typical Card Template Typical Credit Card Tag Data Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...

  • Page 77: Firmware Upgrading

    If you need to install upgraded firmware on your system, proceed as follows: From the Programs menu, select AXP-100/Firmware Upgrade. Click select file to locate an upgrade file. The upgrade files are located in the AXP-100/Install directory and have the extension .s19. Notes: •...

  • Page 78: Database Upgrading

    Database Upgrading General If you install a newer version of the AXP-100 system software, it will be necessary to upgrade the system database. To do this: Run the Database Upgrading utility from either the Start menu or the AXP-100 Database Upgrading icon on the system PC.

  • Page 79: Database Management

    Obsolete transactions can be deleted from the database by clicking on File and then on Database in the Filing Options dialog. The dialog shown below will be displayed, permitting the deletion of unwanted transaction data. Database management dialog Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
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  • Page 81: Appendix A: Virtual Network Adapter

    In Host name or IP Address, type the name or IP address of the virtual private networking server for the network to which you want to connect. For example, type: pptpserver.mycompany.com or 172.16.48.1 Click Next, and then click Finish. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
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  • Page 83: Appendix B:win 2000 - Setting Up A Loop-Back Adapter

    These pages illustrate the procedures in setting up a loop-back adapter in Windows 2000. The procedure is fairly self-explanatory. Where necessary comments are added to clarify a selection or alternative. Select Start and Control Panel. Select Add/Remove Hardware. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 84 Click Next. Select Add/Troubleshoot and click Next The System will search the Hardware list and then display the Choose a Hardware device screen. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 85 Select “No, I want to select the hardware from a list”. The reason for this is that the loop-back adapter is a system program and not a physical device and therefore the actions required have to be specifically chosen. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 86 Click “Next” to display the list. The Hardware Type Screen is displayed. Scroll down to find “Other Devices”. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 87 Select “Other Devices”. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 88 Scroll down to find “Microsoft” from the Manufacturers Screen and then click on “Microsoft”. In the ‘Models’ Screen select “Microsoft Loopback Adapter” and click Next. The System Settings will display the Installation screen to install the driver programs. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 89 Click Next. The Drivers are loaded and the system displays the completed Screen. Click “Finish” to display the “Settings” Screen. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 90 Select “Network Dial-up and Connections”. Select “Local Area Connection”. The next task is to choose the connection properties, protocols and addresses. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 91 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) TCP/IP (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the data exchange system that the Amanox Access Control System uses. Click Install In order to work an IP address needs to be entered. Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 92 192 168 150 100 After typing in the addresses click “OK” The display will return to the settings screen. Close the screen to return to the “Desktop” and then Reboot to activate the loopback adapter. B-10 Amano AXP-100 Operations Manual...
  • Page 96 AAC-100401 • IXP-313-0-0-GB-05 • Copyright © 2004 • 05/04/0...

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