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Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic
Flexible data collection with method
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  • Page 1 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Flexible data collection with method Page 1 Version: 04.01.07.00 www.datafox.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Updates in this document ........
  • Page 3 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4 DatafoxStudioIV - General operation 4.1 Installation ..........
  • Page 4 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.6.2 Defining input chains ......5.2.6.3 Defining input fields .
  • Page 5 Datafox GmbH. The assertion of all rights in this respect is reserved to Datafox GmbH, especially in case of the grant of a patent. The handover of this documentation does not establish a claim to the licence or the use the soft- and hardware.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Device files (*.hex) of the MasterIV - devices are delivered in a common device file archive. It has the file extension dfz (stands for Datafox Zip). Now simply the device file archives are indicated instead of the device files (*.hex). This applies to the DatafoxStudioIV and DLL. The indication of device files (*.hex) is still possible.

  • Page 7: Typography Of The Manual

    It is still tested if the file can be loaded into the chosen device before the transmission takes place. 1.4 Typography of the manual exposition contextual meaning file names PZE-MasterIV Basic, Sof twareV ersion.pdf ¡ a path via a program menu at DatafoxStudioIV Setup edit ¢ ¡...

  • Page 8: Important General Advice

    Because of technical development illustrations, functional steps, technical processes and data can differ slightly. Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic has been developed to create a flexible terminal for time and attendance, order time collection and access control that can easily be integrated. The device is robust and easy to use.
  • Page 9 Note: £ Because of the DatafoxStudioIV the Datafox devices have many functions and com- bination of functions; therefore, it is not possible to test all functions and their com- binations in case of updates. This applies especially to all the setups you created as a customer.

  • Page 10: System Structure And Functional Principle

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 2 System structure and functional principle 2.1 Software versions and compatibility of device firmware and setup The firmware (operating system) of the device and the setup program (*.aes data file = application pro- gram) form a unit. With the setup program the configuration for the device (definition of the data tables and the data fields, operation, etc.) is compiled and transmitted to the device.
  • Page 11 You will find the file on the CD. Please alsocomply with the instructions given in the chapters of the manual. The updates are available for download on our internet page www.datafox.de. Caution: When the new device is delivered always the firmware version recently released is used.

  • Page 12: Firmware

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 2.2 Firmware Caution: A firmware update or downgrade is a very sensitive process. Possibly a reset of the main communication to RS232 may occur. In any case comply with the details about the compatibility in the software version list.

  • Page 13: System Structure

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 2.3 System structure 2.3.1 Device functions In principle, Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic offers two possibilities to create workflows for data collection. ¦ Via the PC-setup program "‘DatafoxStudioIV"’ many processes for data collection can be created quickly without programing knowledge. Such a process is a setup for the device and can be loaded on the device via the communication program.
  • Page 14 ASCII-file. If desired and with computation a direct connection to databases is possible. There the costumer has to decide which database tables and fields shall be filled. Datafox-Talk supports all functions for transmitting data and for setting the device. Via timing the times for transmission can be set freely.
  • Page 15 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic ¦ Via Datafox-Talk integration of the devices can be realized easily and fast. ¦ Transmission takes place automatically and is ensured via a log file. ¦ The data are accessible forthwith. ¦ There is no programming work for data transmission.
  • Page 16 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Figure 5: System structure Page 16 Version: 04.01.07.00 www.datafox.de...

  • Page 17: Pze-Masteriv Basic

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 3 PZE-MasterIV Basic The PZE-MasterIV Basic can generally also be used outdoors. But then you have to comply with the temperature range of -20 to + 70 C from the data sheet. If the device is installed outdoors, suitable §...

  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Reader connection Transponder reader integrated: Unique EM4102, Hitag Options Column Column for free putting up Table 1: Technical data of the PZE-MasterIV Basic HW-Version 2 Subject to technical alterations. Page 18 Version: 04.01.07.00 www.datafox.de...

  • Page 19: Connection

    Transponder reader inte- grated in the terminal Connection for a power supply unit 24 V AC, 300 mA, Datafox Item no. 105108. If the de- vice is mounted on a patress box and there is only one screw ter- minal available, just cut the 230 V plug and connect the cores to the screw terminal.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    D-Sub 9 pole Table 2: Overview over connections with pin assignment 3.2.1 Power supply The PZE-MasterIV Basic is energized (24 V 300 mA power supply unit) by the Molex connector (1) in figure 6. Caution: In principle, only one voltage source may be connected to the PZE-MasterIV Basic.

  • Page 21: Commissioning

    The PZE-MasterIV Basic automatically starts booting, recognition of the hardware op- tions and loading the setups. After having finished booting the device switches to the operation. Now the PZE-MasterIV Basic is ready for use. Only use power supply units with appropriate power to establish the power supply (see chapter 3.2.1).

  • Page 22: Keyboard

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 3.4.1 Keyboard The keyboard of the PZE-MasterIV Basic is structured as follows: F1 e.g. input chain entry F2 e.g. input chain exit F3 e.g. input chain business errand 4 (ENTER) to confirm an input 5 (ESC) to stop an input...

  • Page 23: Menu Structure And Menu Navigation At The Display

    3. This line displays the current input field or additional text in a submenu. Figure 8: Display PZE-MasterIV Basic A selected list entry is highlighted in grey. Submenus, menu items and list data are displayed in the list for selection.

  • Page 24: Communications

    You can set date and time here as well as the automatic change from summertime to wintertime. 3.6 Communications The PZE-MasterIV Basic has different interfaces for communication (dependent on features and hardware version). Thus, peripheral (e.g. bar code- or transponder reader) can be connected to the device or a communication with the device is possible.

  • Page 25: Communication Via Rs232

    3.6.1 Communication via RS232 3.6.1.1 Requirement For a communication with a PZE-MasterIV Basic over an RS-232 connection, the device has to be set for this communication in the system menu-BIOS (see chapter 3.5.1). Furthermore, baud rate and timeout of the RS232-interface of the terminal and the PC must be coordinated. Permitted baud rates are 9600, 19200 and 38400.

  • Page 26: Conversion Of Rs232 To Rs485

    Note that the fall of voltage is dependent on wire cross- section and length. The pin assignment of the converter will be demonstrated using the Datafox converter RS232/485 (small) as example. Gather the wiring of the RS485 bus from the following examples.

  • Page 27: Communication Via Analogous Modem

    For a communication via analogous modem, you have to set RS232 as communication in the system menu- BIOS of the PZE-MasterIV Basic (see chapter 3.5.1). The baud rate of the terminal and the connected modem must be coordinated. The timeout must be set dependent on the line quality of the telephone network (Which disturbance sources the cable is exposed to?).
  • Page 28 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Analogous modem to analogous modem (Wiring of the Null modem adaptor see figure 13) Nullmodem- analog Modem analog Modem Adapter Art: 25102 Art: 25102 RS232 Telefonnetz RS232 ATD039627822222 Terminals on 9600 RS232-Port: baud and AT&F AT&D0 AT&F...
  • Page 29 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Figure 13: Wiring of the Null modem adaptor Designation Importance DCD data carrier detect Träger erkannt RxD receive data Empfangsdaten TxD transmit data Sendedaten DTR data terminal ready DEE empfangsbereit GND ground Signalmasse DSR data set ready...

  • Page 30: Modem Initialization

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 3.6.2.3 Modem initialization Check on which baud rate the PZE-MasterIV Basic is set. You can find this information in the system menu-BIOS (see chapter 3.5.1). Connect the "‘Devolo-MicroLink"’ to the COM- interface at your PC. Start the DatafoxStudioIV and open the modem configuration dialogue via...

  • Page 31: Connection Via The Dfcomdll

    3.6.2.5 Connection via the DFComDLL You can also start the connection to the PZE-MasterIV Basic from your own application. Use the func- tions of the DFComDLL.dll to establish a connection between a PC and the device. Proceed as it is shown in the figure below.

  • Page 32: Communication Via Tcp/Ip

    ¦ set default the default values of the device are set A possible access protection per Telnet or web interface to the TCP/IP module of the Datafox terminal is deactivated after a restart of the device. Starting from version 04.01.06.16 the following security mechanisms are available: Variant 1 A complete protection of the terminal against remote access (Telnet-session, web interface) is possible by deactivating remote access in the BIOS of the device.

  • Page 33: Lan

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 3.6.3.1 LAN Analogous to the direct connection via RS232 a single device can be connected directly to the PC via TCP/IP. In this case the device is connected to the PC with a CAT-5 network cable (in case of direct connection with crossover;...

  • Page 34: Transition From Tcp/Ip To Rs485 Bus

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Figure 19: COM-Server configuration over telnet 3.6.3.3 Transition from TCP/IP to RS485 Bus Up to 31 devices can be connected economically via a COM-server with RS485 bus. You can find details about the structure of a RS485-network in the separate networking description. You can request it from us or download it from our homepage.

  • Page 35: Wlan

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 3.6.3.4 WLAN The PZE-MasterIV Basic can be integrated into a WLAN with a WLAN router via TCP/IP. Please note that a WLAN router is an external component and that you have to pay attention to the compatibility to the present network topology.

  • Page 36: Bar Code Reader

    If for the data transmission a communication different from RS232 is used, the RS232 interface (D-sub 9 pole) of the PZE-MasterIV Basic can be used for connecting a bar code reader. The configuration of the bar code that is to read is done via the setup. The bar code reader is set with the help of the configuration code.

  • Page 37: Datafoxstudioiv - General Operation

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4 DatafoxStudioIV - General operation Note: £ The dialogues can differ from the presentations in this manual, dependent on the version of the DatafoxStudioIV. This also applies to differences in functionality. 4.1 Installation The DatafoxStudioIVis required for setting up and changing the device setup. The setup and communi- cation program just consist of the files DatafoxStudioIV.exe and DFComDLL.dll.

  • Page 38: Operation Of The Datafoxstudioiv

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Client-Window The edition, e.g. writ- ing setup, etc., always refers to the current marked window. file name of the setup file is visible in the title bar. Figure 22: DatafoxStudioIV User interface 4.2 Operation of the DatafoxStudioIV All functions you need about the setup are available via the menu of the DatafoxStudioIV.

  • Page 39: Menu Datei

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Main window of the DatafoxStudioIV Menu bar Tool bar Window of the used setup Figure 23: User interface of the DatafoxStudioIV 4.3 Menu Datei Under the menu item are several standard functions that you know from other office appli- Datei ¡...

  • Page 40: Open Setup File

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4.3.2 Open setup file In order to open an already created setup file with the DatafoxStudioIV, click on Datei ”Of f nen ¢ ¡ ¡ in the menu and select the directory that contains the file. Open the file with a double click on it.

  • Page 41: Configure Data Storage

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic A selected list is only imported if it corresponds to the list definition of the setup (see chapter 5.2.5). If a list definition was changed in a setup, all list have to be transmitted again after transmitting the setup to the device.

  • Page 42: Load Firmware

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4.4.4 Load firmware You can make all necessary settings for a firmware update via the menu item Setup F irmware laden ¢ ¡ ¡ You can select a *.zip archive which contains the firmware file (*.hex) for the PZE-MasterIV Basicvia the button (1).

  • Page 43: Device Maintenance Via Modem Connection

    4.4.5 Device maintenance via modem connection It often happens that a PZE-MasterIV Basic is autarkically installed as data entry terminal at a machine or plant. In this case it would be very time-consuming to do a firmware update with direct connection to a PC.

  • Page 44: Functions For Device Maintenance

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4.4.5.1 Functions for device maintenance ¦ Read out serial number ¦ Read out firmware version ¦ Compare clock with system time ¦ Transmit device file (firmware update) - Via the button in figure a dialogue opens where you can select the device file with the extension "‘.hex"’.
  • Page 45 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic device file archive *.dfz. The Defaulttexte of the firmware with a description are indicated. Figure 28: Default Text-Datendatei Öffnen Open or generated now a new linguistic file for the firmware with the ending *.dfl. If you have generated a new file, the right side of the list is empty.
  • Page 46 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Figure 30: Zeile auswählen With the next single click in the column of user(description/...) or user(message/...) you put the cursor in this field. Figure 31: Zelle zum Bearbeiten auswählen Page 46 Version: 04.01.07.00 www.datafox.de...
  • Page 47 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Now you can edit the text. Figure 32: Textdaten eingeben bzw. bearbeiten If you conclude the input, the description from the column default(description/...) is taken over. Figure 33: Änderungen übernehmen You can change this text now in the column user(description/...). To transfer user to text data, they store all changes.

  • Page 48: Menu Communication

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4.5 Menu Communication Note: £ You can and should check all displayed communication parameters at each dialogue that opens with one of the following function calls, and adjust them via the button Settings if necessary. 4.5.1 Write / read setup When the setup is finished, back-up it on disk via...

  • Page 49: Load Lists/ Access Control Lists

    fields of activities. The Group ID is logged on the Timeboy. Additionally, you can delete lists from the PZE-MasterIV Basic (5). This functions are also available in the DLL and can be used via own applications.

  • Page 50: Read, Delete, Display Data

    4.5.4 Read, delete, display data The setup program offers simple functions for reading out and deleting data from the device. Only ASCII files can be created. For different output formats the use of the communication DLL or Datafox-Talk is advisable. Please not chapter 2.3.2.

  • Page 51: Read Data And Delete Them

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4.5.4.1 Read data and delete them You can read out the data records from the device via the menu Kommunikation Daten lesen, l”oschen ¢ ¡ ¡ The reading out of the data records is done separately.

  • Page 52: Read Serial Number

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4.5.6 Read serial number With the function you can read out the number of a Kommunikation Seriennummer lesen ¢ ¡ ¡ device. It is displayed via a separate dialogue. 4.5.7 Send message In practice, information can automatically be made available to the user from the server with the function .

  • Page 53: System Variables Of The Signal Processing

    You should note that, if the value of a system vari- able is set on "‘0"’, the settings from the setup of the PZE-MasterIV Basic are used. Otherwise, the entered value. Figure 41: Dialogue system variables of the signal processing Page 53 Version: 04.01.07.00...

  • Page 54: Work Through Batches

    ¢ ¡ ¡ nication between a PC and the PZE-MasterIV Basic. For all communications applies: at first select the device type. It can be set optionally whether only error messages should be output or whether the accessibility, should be checked via Ping before establishing a connection.
  • Page 55 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic With the type of communication you set via which channel (transmitting medium) the communica- tion should take place. Dependent on the selected communication, the active parameter have to be set. In case of RS232 the serial port (COM-Port), the...
  • Page 56 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic At a communication via TCO/IO the IP address of the PZE-MasterIV Basic, the communication port and the timeout (in msec) have to be set. Figure 45: Settings of the TCP/IP communication In this case, analogous to a communication via...

  • Page 57: Menu Extra

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 4.6 Menu Extra Note: £ You can and should check all displayed communication parameters at each dialogue that opens with one of the following function calls, and adjust them via the button Settings if necessary. Page 57 Version: 04.01.07.00...

  • Page 58: Datafoxstudioiv - Setup

    On the graphic you can see the connections between parameterisation and result data. You may find secondary project support in the form of models on the Datafox CD. Figure 47: System relations Page 58 Version: 04.01.07.00...
  • Page 59 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Planning steps ¦ Define all the tables for the data records that should be collected: field order, field name, field format ¦ Set the method of data collection for each field of a data record. In order to do this please use the operation (input chain fields):...

  • Page 60: Functions Of A Setup

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2 Functions of a setup 5.2.1 Basic settings Note: £ With the DatafoxStudioIV more than one device type can be configured. The functionality of the devices differs. Therefore it is important to select the device type at first. Only then it can be guaranteed that all functions are available while configuring and that they are not deactivated.

  • Page 61: Global Variables

    At most 8 global variables can be defined in the PZE-MasterIV Basic. Already while defining, the global variables can be preallocated with values (in the basic settings of the device via the register card Global variables, see figure 50).
  • Page 62 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic The use of global variables is explained in detail in chapter 82. For testing purposes or also with the basic param- eters (e.g. device-no.) it might be very useful, if the global variables are already preallocated in the setup.

  • Page 63: Transponder

    The reading system is set via the transponder type. Figure 51: Settings of the transponder At the moment the following transponders are supported by the PZE-MasterIV Basic Fields on the transponder Frequency Type...

  • Page 64: Transponder Reading Systems

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.3.1 Transponder reading systems Read Type Frequency Module Unique 125 kHz TSR20, TSR21, TSR30, TSR32, TSR33 Hitag1 125 kHz TSR21, TSR32, TSR33 Hitag2 125 kHz TSR20, TSR21, TSR30, TSR32, TSR33 HitagS H32 125 kHz TSR21, TSR32, TSR33...
  • Page 65 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Unique is a pure reading system. The card number is a worldwide well-defined ID and is used in all conceivable fields. A 64bit information is saved on the card. For the well-defined ID only 40bits are used. The remaining bits are amongst other things used for a checksum.
  • Page 66 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic At most 3 segments are available for concurrent processing. You can select them in the DatafoxS- tudioIV under Transponder via the segment number. Via the filing format you set how the 32bit-value is used. When you select Fixed length the read card value is cut to the set number of digits and is filled up...
  • Page 67 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic The H56 means, that this transponder has 8 regis- ters for a 32bit-value each, altogether 256 bit (see Hitag2). Figure 56: HitagS H56 The H48 means, that this transponder has 64 regis- ters for a 32bit-value each, altogether 2048 bit (see Hitag1).

  • Page 68: Function Upgrading For Mifare Transponders

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic At most 3 segments are available for concurrent processing. You can select them in the DatafoxS- tudioIV under Transponder via the segment number. With the filing format you set, how the 64bit-value is used. When you select Fixed length, the read card value is cut to the set number of digits and is filled up...
  • Page 69 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Access Conditions Bits The Access Conditions Bits are logged on the sector trailer, the fourth block of a sector. Each sector can have its own password key A and B, also the access rights can be set for each sector and even for each block.
  • Page 70 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic The card with the set default password key A FFFFFFFFFFFF for reading and writing with the ACBs FF078069 is new.. The card should have an ID number (32- bit as decimal value with leading pre- zeros, 10 digits) in the range sector 1 block 1, and a data range for fingerprint...
  • Page 71 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic In order to set the card on the values, intended for the use in the setup, the password group 3 has to contain the old passwords; in this example key A with FFFFFFFFFFFF as reading and writing key.

  • Page 72: Function Normal

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.3.2.3 Function normal New for this field function is the switching-on and -off of the acoustic sig- nalisation. The background is, that the last access to the transponder shall cre- ate a beep, in case of carrying out several reading and writing processes within one input chain.

  • Page 73: Application Possibilities For Hitag-Transponder

    Example 1. PZE-MasterIV Basic setup for Hitag2 with firm code in segment 4 and personnel number in segment 5. Operation: The firm code is filed in segment 4. When reading the card a format check is carried out, e.g. 010101* for the customer ID 10101.
  • Page 74 Each card has to be programmed. Example 2. PZE-MasterIV Basic setup for Hitag 2 with card number in segment 0 and check on lists. Operation: Only the well-defined serial number (already programmed by the producer) in segment 0 is used.

  • Page 75: Creating Data Record Descriptions

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.4 Creating data record descriptions Caution: When creating data record descriptions please note the following restrictions: • At most 25 data fields are admissible per each data record description. • The field length of date and time is set in advance by the format fix.

  • Page 76: Creating List Descriptions

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic For each data record appropriate data fields can be created and the field characteristics can be defined. This procedure is the same as when creating new data records. The data type Date_Time is defined with a fixed length.

  • Page 77: Creating And Importing Lists

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic without end identifier (zero-termination) per each field. Only the options string with numeric characters or rather string with ASCII-characters are available for a list field. Here you also have to set the maximum length of the string.

  • Page 78: Creating A User Guidance

    5.2.6 Creating a user guidance The creating and editing of the user guidance (operation) of the PZE-MasterIV Basic is carried out analogously to the creating and editing of data records and lists. At first you create the elements via Paste or rather Paste between.
  • Page 79 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Under menu inputs submenus or input chains can be created optionally. Depending on the selection you can paste the element to the tree structure via double click or via OK-key. Figure 70: Creating the menu structure Note: £...

  • Page 80: Defining Input Chains

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.6.2 Defining input chains An input chain defines a series of data fields that are entered on the device or filled automatically via collection- or control routines. Via this input chains the data records are filled by the device (see chap- ter 5.2.4.

  • Page 81: Defining Input Fields

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.6.3 Defining input fields Note: £ All inputs always apply to the input field selected in the tree structure. The input chain, which the input field (1) was created in, is assigned to a data record description. The same is done with the input field: It is assigned to a...

  • Page 82: Field Functions In General

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.6.3.1 Field functions in general ¦ Normal = Input via keyboard, bar code, transponder or smart card. ¦ Current date_time ¦ Select from list = In order to do this an assignment to a defined list has to occur. You may find a detailed description in chapter 5.2.5.

  • Page 83: List Selection

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.6.4 List selection The function Select from list allows the selection of values from a list or to use list values for check an input; e.g. accounts, occupation lists, cost centres etc. Before you can select from lists you have to define some lists (see chapter 5.2.5) and to import them (including data )(see chapter 5.2.5.1).

  • Page 84: Expanded

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic At first you have to activate the option (6) Select list. That way it is possible to compare an entered/read-in value with a value in the assigned list. If the comparison is positive, the value is saved on the assigned data record field via the option Field that is saved or rather compared with bar...

  • Page 85: Reaction On List Selection

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic On the register card Expanded the option Cut out character of (1) is activated and the field part is set by setting start and end position of the fields to be read. Additionally a format check for string (2) (with a set format) can be carried out here.

  • Page 86: Jumps

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.2.6.7 Jumps This field is available, if one of the following input functions is selected: Normal, Select from list, Write list field, Confirmation, Copy GV/Timeboy variable to field, Copy field to GV/Timeboy variable, Fingerprint: scan/ teach-in fingers/ delete finger templates/ carry out identification/ carry out verification or apply debug value.

  • Page 87: Connection Timeboy

    (call up the function Start/stop timer) or automatically after starting the PZE-MasterIV Basic. An input chain can be as- signed to each timer. It is called up after the time- out was reached and then, if set, cyclically.

  • Page 88: Creating Setups

    (call up the function Start/stop timer) or automatically after starting the PZE-MasterIV Basic. An input chain can be as- signed to each timer. It is called up after the time- out was reached and then, if set, cyclically.

  • Page 89: Basic Settings Of The Setup

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic In order to carry out a labour time collection you need a collection terminal with integrated transponder reader. 5.3.1.2 Basic settings of the setup At first you start the DatafoxStudioIV. Then you have to open the dialogue for setting the communication...
  • Page 90 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic After saving the setup with an own name, the ba- sic settings can be carried out. You may find a detailed explanation in chapter 5.2.1. You set the operating mode to PZE-Mode 2 and define, if re- quired, the time zones.

  • Page 91: Creating The Data Record Description

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic In the following example you use 6 global variables. The variable Status is used to save the attendance status of the staff. The possible states are atten- dant and absent. They are preallocated with the values (0/1). The fourth variable is PID, used to buffer the personnel numbers.
  • Page 92 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Now click on the button Paste fife times to create the 5 data fields. The rough definition is finished. Now you have to set which data types (and their length) should be in each field. The following data types are available: string with numeric characters, string with ASCII-characters (text) and date_time.

  • Page 93: Creating The Lists

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Mark an input in the tree and set the charac- teristics on the right side. Identification is set as string with ASCII-characters (length 2). Be- cause you know, that a Unique transponder is used, the ID is defined as string with numeric charac- ters (length 13).
  • Page 94 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic The list Short business trip with the fields Identifi- cation (string with numeric characters (length 1)) and Reason (string with ASCII-characters (length 20)) is defined analogously. Figure 87: Creation of the list descriptions These 2 lists have to be created via an editor (e.g. Microsoft Editor) and saved with the appropriate name as a *.txt .

  • Page 95: Definition Of The Device Operation

    Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic 5.3.1.5 Definition of the device operation After defining data records and lists you have to set, how the booking records shall proceed. In other words, you have to set, how the device reacts when inputting something and what is expected from the user.
  • Page 96 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic After the main menu the function keys (see fig- ure 3.4.1) have to be defined. In order to do this you need the keys F1 to F3. The text, you enter for this keys (on the left side of the dialogue under Menue Text), is displayed in 3 text boxes in the lowest line of the display.
  • Page 97 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Mark the input chain Entry. . . in the tree struc- ture and add 8 input fields. Mark the first input field and select the appropriate data field (field de- scription according to the data record description), that shall be filled with data.
  • Page 98 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Because you only transmit a value from a global variable to a data field, but do not carry out any checks, you can apply the basic settings on the reg- ister card Jumps. Figure 95: Configuration of the jump characteristics Card please The third input field is named Read status.
  • Page 99 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic On the page Expanded you have to deactivate transponder and Return necessary for confirma- tion. The time for fading out automatically is set to 2 seconds. Figure 98: Expanded settings of Read status In order to avoid double Entry-bookings you open the register card Jumps now.
  • Page 100 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic On the register card Expanded you deactivate the options transponder and Return necessary for con- firmation. Figure 101: Expanded settings of Already attendant Now you have to carry out a comparison under Jumps to define a branching in case of a double Entry-booking.
  • Page 101 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Via this field you want to write the reason for the booking. While clocking-on and -off the user shall not carry out any further selection. Enter the name of the field (Reason) and assign the appropriate data record description.
  • Page 102 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic On this page all settings are applied. Figure 107: Jump characteristics of Reason The next field is named Good morning. You set the field description Name. That way the field Name of the data record PZE-booking is filled. Again you need the field function Select from list.
  • Page 103 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic On the register card Expanded you deactivate transponder and Return necessary for confirma- tion. The time for fading out automatically is set to 2 seconds. Figure 110: Expanded settings of Good morning On this register card all settings are applied.
  • Page 104 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Open the register card List selection now and set the following: Again the list to be selected from is the permanent staff list. The field to be selected from is PID and the field to be saved (on the list field Status) is therefore Status.
  • Page 105 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic The input chain Entry is finally configured now. The next step is the creation of the input chain Exit. Here you have to repeat all steps, you have already carried out when configuring the input chain Entry.
  • Page 106 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic The same is valid for the input chain field Not attendant, the counterpart of Already attendant. Again you compare with the GV: absent instead of GV: attendant. Figure 118: Differing settings of Not attendant Under List selection of Reason you have to set GV: Stop (instead of GV: Start) as first field for selec-...
  • Page 107 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic In order to finish the setup you have to create and configure a third input chain. You have learned now, how to create input chains with input chain fields and how to configure them, so that the user does not need to carry out any manual inputs.

  • Page 108: Setup- And List Transmission

    COM-interface have to be concurrent to the configuration of the terminal. Connect the terminal to the voltage source. If the PZE-MasterIV Basic is booted completely, the message Wait for setup is displayed or the device is in an active setup.
  • Page 109 Manual Datafox PZE-MasterIV Basic Import the list to the setup via . If the import Setup Listen importieren ¢ ¡ ¡ is finished successfully, the file path is displayed as list source. Figure 124: Import of the lists Now you can transmit the setup to the device via .

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