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Rosslare AC-115 Software Manual

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AC-115
Compact Networked Single Door Controller
Software Manual
March 2008

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  • Page 1 AC-115 Compact Networked Single Door Controller Software Manual March 2008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Set up the System Codes ............43 Set up Activities and Times Zones ........... 45 Automatic Normal / Bypass Mode Switching....... 48 Set up the Holiday Dates............48 3.10 Set up the System Date and Clock ........50 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page ii...
  • Page 4 Generate Door Reports ............74 5.10 Generate Interactive Reports ..........79 Appendix A. Language Setup ........84 Appendix B. Using the MD-08........87 Appendix C. Limited Warranty........89 Appendix D. Technical Support........91 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page iii...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    However, there are many features that can only be set by the AC-115 PC software. The PC software must be used when more than one AC-115 is joined in a network of doors. This manual explains how to install and use the AC-115 PC software with one or more doors.

  • Page 6: How To Use This Manual

    AC-115, this manual can be used as a quick reference guide in order to fine tune your knowledge about the AC-115 system. A PDF of this manual can also be found on the AC-115 PC Software installation CD. Select the Right Operating System...

  • Page 7: Select The Right Pc Hardware

    CD-ROM is a mostly automated process done by a smart installer program. 1. Close all applications. 2. Insert the AC-115 PC software CD into the CD drive. If the AC-115 setup wizard does not start automatically, click Start on the Windows taskbar, and click Run. Enter “D:\Setup”, where D is the letter that corresponds to the...
  • Page 8 4. Choose the Destination Location: The installer prompts you to enter the destination location for the installation. This is where the AC-115 PC software is stored on your hard disk. Figure 2: Setup Destination 5. Click Next to accept the default installation location and continue with the installation.
  • Page 9 Next to continue with the installation. 6. Select a program folder: Figure 3: Program Folder Select This window determines where the AC-115 PC software will appear in your PC’s Windows Start menu. 7. Click Next to accept the default Start menu location and continue with the software installation.
  • Page 10 9. All the installation settings are now entered. Installation can now begin. This is your final chance to cancel the installation. Click Cancel if you wish to cancel the installation, or, click Next to install the AC-115 PC software. 10. Installation Complete: Figure 5: Setup Complete If you see this screen, you have successfully installed the software.

  • Page 11: Set Up The Connection To The Pc

    Now that you have successfully installed the software, you’re ready to start using it. However, before you begin using the software, it is important to make sure the AC-115 hardware is attached correctly. This chapter explains how to attach the AC-115 hardware to a PC and check to make sure that the communication between the AC-115 and the PC is really working.

  • Page 12: Connect The Ac-115 To Your Pc

    It is assumed that you have already installed the AC-115 hardware. This section describes how to wire the AC-115 to the PC. To do this, you need an RS485 to RS232 converter cable (Rosslare Model Number MD-14). This cable can be ordered from your Rosslare Security products supplier.
  • Page 13 Prepare your MD-14 for Use with the AC-115 This is a brief set of instructions on preparing the MD-14 for the AC-115. When you receive a new MD-14, the RS485 connector should look like the following. Figure 7: New MD-14...
  • Page 14 Connect More than One AC-115 to the PC The diagram below shows how to connect more than one AC- 115 to the PC in order to build a multi-door AC-115 network. Note that you need only one MD-14 for the whole network.
  • Page 15 Door Numbers can only be programmed from the 3x4 matrix keypad of theAC-115 controller and not from the PC. This is called “local programming”. Local programming is covered in extensive detail in the AC-115 Hardware Installation and Users Guide. First a quick introduction of the AC-115 local programming interface.
  • Page 16 Green You have now programmed the Door Number of an AC-115 door controller. This must be done for each door. You are now ready to start using the PC software. Once you have learned to login to the software and get acquainted with the main screen, you can proceed to test the connection with the AC-115.

  • Page 17: Start The Software And Log In

    2. Click OK. You have now successfully logged into the software as the operator named admin. The software now attempts to connect to the AC-115 using the default COM port setting. The default COM port setting is COM 1. If COM 1 is not available (being used by some other software),...

  • Page 18: Introduction To The Main Window

    Introduction to the Main Window Now that you have successfully logged into the PC software, you are ready to make sure that your AC-115 software is communicating correctly with the AC-115. In this section, you will learn how to setup your Serial Port (COM Port) and make sure that your AC-115(s) are communicating.

  • Page 19: Serial Port (Com Port) Configuration

    • Exit: Exit the system. Serial Port (COM Port) Configuration Now that you are a little more familiar with the software’s Main Window, you are ready to set-up your Serial Port COM Port. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 18...
  • Page 20 1. Click Setting on the tool bar. The Settings Window displays. Figure 17: Settings Window 2. Click the Options. The Options window is displayed. Figure 18: Settings Options 3. Click Communications. The following Communications Setup window pops up: Page 19 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Set Up Your Preferred Language

    7. When you have completed entering your communication settings, click OK. The software attempts to connect to the equipment using the new settings. Set Up Your Preferred Language The AC-115 currently supports the following languages: • Chinese, Simplified • Hebrew • Chinese, Traditional •...
  • Page 22 Windows 2000 and above for your language, see Appendix A. Figure 20: Language Settings Access 1. Click Setting on the tool bar. 2. Click on the Options tab. 3. Click Language. The language selection window pops up: Page 21 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Configure The Operators

    Set up the Connection to the PC Figure 21: Language Menu 4. Select the desired language and click OK. The text in the window changes to the selected language. Below are examples of the AC-115 PC software in Italian and Russian: Italian Russian...

  • Page 24: Add An Operator

    1. Click Setting on the tool bar. The Setting window is displayed. 2. Click the Options tab. 3. Click Operators. The Operators Configuration page is displayed. Figure 23: Operators Configuration Add an Operator 1. Click Add. The Add New Operator window is displayed. Page 23 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Remove An Operator

    Each tab contains a logical group of privileges available to the operator. At any time you can complete the operator configuration by clicking OK. You can cancel at anytime by clicking Cancel. 1. Click Properties. The Operator Properties window is displayed. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 24...
  • Page 26 1. Enter a password for the new operator. 2. Enter a description of the operator. Menus Figure 27: Operator Properties – Menu Access Each checkbox represents access (if checked) or denial (if un- checked) to view menus. Page 25 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 Select each type of employee access this operator has. Doors Figure 29: Operator Properties – Doors When this checkbox is selected the operator has the ability to change the door configuration. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 26...
  • Page 28 Select the Change Settings and Options if applicable to this operator. Options Figure 31: Operator Properties – Options These options allow the operator access to communications and language settings, operator settings, and the data base. Page 27 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 If checked, the operator can also edit operator information. Select the appropriate options for this operator. Reports Figure 33: Operator Properties – Reports The report options allow the operator to configure and generate reports. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 28...

  • Page 30: Pc Software Database Status

    Click OK. The operator configuration is saved. PC Software Database Status 2.10 Periodically the AC-115 Access Control Network system prompts you to compact its database. This procedure makes sure that your database is kept in its best condition, allowing it to be accessed faster.
  • Page 31 Open External: Select All or Configuration and then click Import. Copy Current: Select All or Configuration and then click Export. Open New: Click New to open a new database. Close Click Close to close the database window. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 30...

  • Page 32: Set Up Your First Door

    Set Up Your First Door Set Up Your First Door So far you have learned how to install the AC-115 PC Software, attach your AC-115 to the PC and setup your serial port connection. You are now ready to start setting up your first door.

  • Page 33: Modes Of Operation

    Online Mode Certain features of the software can only function when the PC is connected to the AC-115 network and all the AC-115’s on the network are functioning and communicating properly. Locked features include: the ability to view the AC-115 network’s real time door status, downloading the door settings...
  • Page 34 If you are currently Offline, un-checking “Work Offline” commands the system to attempt to enter Online Mode. If you are currently Online, un-checking “Work Offline” commands the system to exit Online Mode and return to Offline Mode. Page 33 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Download And Upload

    If settings are changed, the software stores these changes. If the user makes changes to the settings and exits the software without downloading the settings to the AC-115 hardware in the AC-115 network, the software still saves the changed settings. This allows the user to download the settings to the AC-115 network later.

  • Page 36: Enable Your First Door

    Figure 39: Door Enable Note: The AC-115 in this setup has its Door Number set to #1. A new AC-115 from the factory is set to Door Number one by default. If you are not sure what your AC-115 hardware’s Door Number is, then follow the instructions...
  • Page 37 Properties for Door #1. Set the Door Properties for Door #1 Below is the Door Properties window for Door #1: Figure 41: Single Door Properties 1. Select the Door Installed checkbox to Install Door #1. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 36...
  • Page 38 2. Select the Online Enabled checkbox to enable Door #1 in the Online Window. 3. Enter a simple description for Door #1. 4. Select how often you want the AC-115 hardware to upload its history report to the PC. 5. Click the Configuration tab.
  • Page 39 If a door is opened without a valid code being entered, then the forced door event will be activated. • Tamper Event If the AC-115 bezel is removed, or if the AC-115 loses its connection with a reader, a tamper event will be activated.
  • Page 40 Notice that the status of each door installed is now “Changed”. This means that there are settings that have been changed on the PC software that have not been sent to the AC-115 door network. Changes made to settings in the software do not update the AC-115 network immediately.

  • Page 41: Download Settings To The Hardware

    Downloading to existing doors is very fast, as only the changed settings are sent to the Door. Now that you have downloaded your settings to the installed doors, it is time to test your network for the first time. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 40...

  • Page 42: Test Your Network For The First Time

    Online Window. If Online on the tool bar is grayed out, it means that you are not in Online Mode. If your system meets the above conditions, you can begin to follow the instructions below: Figure 47: Test Network Connection Page 41 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 Figure 48: Devices Online In this example, there are 4 controllers in the AC-115 network. All the readers were tested for each of the controllers on the network.

  • Page 44: Set Up The System Codes

    Notice the keyboard icon and the type being PIN. The icon indicates that this Programming Code is active and it is a PIN Code. Setting codes is simple; to create or change a Duress Code, double-click on the row marked “Duress Code”. Page 43 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Figure 51: Select Code Type • Prox Card: The Door checkbox adds a code using a reader that is attached to any AC-115 hardware in the network. The MD-08 checkbox adds a code using any 26- Bit Wiegand compatible reader attached to the PC using the MD-08, a 26-Bit Wiegand to RS232 Converter Accessory.

  • Page 46: Set Up Activities And Times Zones

    You can create eight weekly schedules named “Activities” that are made up of a set of Times Zones. Later, you will be shown how to apply Activities to various Employee Codes. Follow the instructions below to create an Activity: Page 45 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 1. Click Setting on the tool bar. The Setting window is displayed. The Time Zones tab is the default tab. From this window, you can set all Activities. 2. Double-click the row marked Number 1. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 46...
  • Page 48 Once you have defined all the time zones in this Activity and have enabled the Activity, click OK. Note: Activities are global settings. All the controllers in your AC-115 network are updated with these settings when downloaded to the network. Page 47 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Automatic Normal / Bypass Mode Switching

    Set Up Your First Door Automatic Normal / Bypass Mode Switching Using the internal real time clock, the AC-115 can be scheduled to automatically switch from Normal to Bypass Mode and vice versa. 1. Click Setting on the tool bar. The Setting window is displayed.
  • Page 50 You will see the following window: Figure 56: Holiday Properties 4. Click the Enable check box to enable this Holiday. If you do not enable the Holiday, it will not be active. Page 49 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Set Up The System Date And Clock

    AC-115 network. Set up the System Date and Clock 3.10 The AC-115 network can be synchronized with the PC date and time in the programming screen. This can be an automated process, which will be done upon every download.
  • Page 52 5. Select to set the time in the network to the same time as your PC Clock Set up a custom time that is different from your PC Clock. 6. Select the correct date. Page 51 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Employee Setup

    Employee Setup Employee Setup Each AC-115 network can support up to 2400 independent Users (Employees). Employee codes can be programmed to the controllers in the network using either the AC-115’s own programming keyboard or by using the PC Software. Employee information is first stored in the PC database and then sent to the controllers in the network upon downloading.
  • Page 54 You should have already prepared some photographs for use in the software. For best results, the pictures should be 119 pixels in width and 161 pixels in height. Page 53 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 Figure 61: Employee Code Type • The Door checkbox adds a code using a reader that is attached to any AC-115 hardware in the network. • The MD-08 checkbox adds a code using any 26-Bit Wiegand compatible reader attached to the PC using the MD-08, a 26-Bit Wiegand to RS232 Converter Accessory.
  • Page 56 This change enables the generation of a Working Hours report. However, in this case the Late Report and the Incomplete reports do not reflect the reality of an overnight. See Generate Attendance Reports. Page 55 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 Select Time Zones and then select the Activities that this user has been approved for. Activities will only show here if you have setup and enabled them in the Settings window. You can assign multiple Activities for each user. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 56...
  • Page 58 Action occurs when a valid code is entered. When you have finished entering all the settings for this employee, click OK at the bottom of the window. The new employee information must be downloaded to the AC-115 network before the employee’s settings are fully enabled. Page 57...

  • Page 59: Edit Employees Settings

    It is recommended that you always double check that • you are removing the correct user before you proceed. Once removed, employees cannot be recovered, and you must add a new user and re-enter all the Employee Settings. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 58...

  • Page 60: Upload History & Create Reports

    AC-115 network has been in use for a short time. When in use, each AC-115 controller in the network will store in its internal memory a record of the history of events that have occurred at that controller.

  • Page 61: Event History Definition

    Below is a list of all the events that an AC-115 is able to record in its event history: • Door Opened —...

  • Page 62: Occasions To Upload The Event History

    PC. Automatic Uploading has been designed for AC-115 networks that have a lot of event traffic. This is where an AC-115 can achieve an Event Overflow quickly. Each AC-115 in the network can be programmed to upload its event history periodically.

  • Page 63: Upload Event History Manually

    AC-115 network. Upload Event History Manually You can manually upload the event history from all the AC-115 controllers in the network at the same time or you can specifically select the Door Numbers belonging to the AC-115 controllers that you wish to upload data from.

  • Page 64: Upload Event History Automatically

    You have now manually uploaded the event history from the controllers in your AC-115 network. Upload Event History Automatically The AC-115 software Automatic Upload feature can be turned on from its Door Properties. To reach controller door properties, follow the example below: Figure 68: Door Access 1.

  • Page 65: Introduction To Reports

    You must make sure that the controller’s internal memory does not exceed 2000 events to prevent Event Overflow. 4. Click OK. You have now learned how to setup an AC-115 to automatically upload its event history. Introduction to Reports The AC-115 PC Software can generate four types of reports: Movement, Attendance, Door, and Interactive Reports.

  • Page 66: Report Setup

    Before you begin to generate reports, there are a few settings that need to be entered first: Figure 70: Reports Access 1. Click Reports on the tool bar. The Reports window is displayed. Page 65 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Generate Movement Reports

    Save located on the bottom right corner of the window. Generate Movement Reports 1. From the Main Window, click Reports on the tool bar. The Reports window is displayed. 2. Click Movements Report. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 66...
  • Page 68 7. Select the sort order. 8. When you have finished entering all the report settings, click OK to generate the movement report. Some example Movement Reports have been provided on the next few pages. Page 67 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 Figure 73: Employee List for All Doors Configuration • Report Type: Employee list by door • Doors: All doors • Date: 25/07/2006 to 01/09/2007 The following report is generated: Figure 74: Movements Report by Door AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 68...
  • Page 70 Figure 75: Employee List for Selected Doors Configuration • Report Type: Employee list by door • Doors: Doors 2 and 4 only • Date: 25/07/2006 to 01/09/2007 The following report is generated: Figure 76: Employee List for Selected Doors Page 69 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 Figure 77: All Employees Movement Report Setup • Report Type: Doors list by employee • Doors: All employees • Date: 25/07/2006 to 01/09/2007 The following report is generated: Figure 78: All Employees Movement Report AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 70...
  • Page 72 • Report Type: Doors list by employee • Doors: Selected employees • Clod, Nik • Long, Vean • Nir, Allen • Stodd, Aleks • Troy, Eli • Date: 25/07/2006 to 01/09/2007 The following report is generated: Page 71 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Generate Attendance Reports

    Generate Attendance Reports 1. Click Reports from the Toolbar. Figure 81: Attendance Report Access 2. Click Attendance Report. The Attendance Report Data Base Window is displayed. Figure 82: Attendance Report – Working Hours Setup AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 72...
  • Page 74 This report is configured to display Working Hours, sorted by Employee Name, for all Employees. It is followed by a report based on Late Hours. Figure 83: Attendance Report — Working Hours Page 73 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Generate Door Reports

    Upload History & Create Reports Figure 84: Attendance Report — Working Overnight Figure 85: Attendance Report — Late Hours Generate Door Reports 1. Click Reports on the tool bar. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 74...
  • Page 76 3. Select the events that you wish to see on the reports. Figure 88: Select Door Event for Report 4. Select whether you want all doors to be included in the report or a selected set of doors. Page 75 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Door Report — All Events / All Doors • Report Type: All Events • Doors: All doors • Date: 25/07/2006 to 01/09/2007 The following report is generated: Figure 89: Door events Report AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 76...
  • Page 78 Figure 90: Door Tamper Event Report Setup • Report Type: Tamper Events • Doors: All doors • Date: 25/12/2006 to 01/01/2007 The following report is generated: Figure 91: Door Tamper Event Report Page 77 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 Figure 92: Door Auxiliary Event Report Setup • Report Type: Auxiliary Events • Doors: Door 2 and 4 • Date: 25/07/2006 to 01/09/2007 The following report is generated: Figure 93: Door Auxiliary Event Report AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 78...

  • Page 80: Generate Interactive Reports

    5. When you have finished entering all the report settings, click OK to generate the Interactive Report. Some example Interactive Reports have been provided on the next few pages. Page 79 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 The following report is generated: Figure 96: Interactive Door Report of Employees by Door Interactive Report — Employee List by Door / Selected Doors Figure 97: Interactive Report of Employees by Selected Door Setup AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 80...
  • Page 82 Figure 98: Interactive Report of Employees by Door Interactive Report — Doors list by Employee / All Employees Figure 99: Interactive Report of All Employees Setup • Report Type: Doors list by employee • Doors: All employees Page 81 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 Upload History & Create Reports The following report is generated: Figure 100: Interactive Report of All Employees Interactive Report — Doors List by Employee / Selected Employees Figure 101: Interactive Report for Selected Employees Setup AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 82...
  • Page 84 • Report Type: Doors list by employee • Doors: Selected employees • Clod, Nik • Ogange, Len • Stodd, Aleks • Tim, Dom The following report is generated: Figure 102: Interactive Report for Selected Employees Page 83 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Appendix A. Language Setup

    English to Russian. The same steps can be used to change languages to any of the available languages. Step 1 — Try to Change Languages within the AC-115 Software 1. Click Settings on the program tool bar. 2. Click the tab marked Options.
  • Page 86 1. Open the “Regional Options” applications from your Windows control panel. Figure 104: Language Settings Figure 105: Set the Local Region Assuming you want to see Russian text in the AC-115 PC software, you must first select “Cyrillic” in the language settings for the system. Page 85...
  • Page 87 Windows 2000 (and above) installation CD to install additional files and to restart your PC. Repeat STEP 1 and you will now be able to select Russian from the language list. AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide Page 86...

  • Page 88: Appendix B. Using The Md-08

    Reader attached to the MD-08. You could even pre- program all the Employee and System Codes for a network in your office prior to departing to the site of the AC-115 network you are installing or maintaining. There are three ways to attach 26-bit wiegand readers to the MD-08: •...
  • Page 89 Using the MD-08 Attaching a Rosslare Reader Directly to the MD-08’s Connector Input MD-08 Connector to Reader (Readers are not provided with the MD-08 and must be purchased separately.) Installing Rosslare’s MD-12W Prox Reader Module Directly into the MD-08 Figure 107: MD-12W to MD-08 (The MD-12W is not provided with the MD-08 and must be purchased separately.)

  • Page 90: Appendix C. Limited Warranty

    Products Covered By This Warranty and Duration ROSSLARE ENTERPRISES LTD. AND / ORSUBSIDIARIES (ROSSLARE) warrants that the AC-115, to be free from defects in materials and assembly in the course of normal use and service. The warranty period commences with the date of shipment to the original purchaser and extends for a period of 2 years (24 Months).
  • Page 91 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED IN NO EVENT SHALL ROSSLARE BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES...

  • Page 92: Appendix D. Technical Support

    Tel: +972 3 938-6838 Fax: +972 3 938-6830 E-mail: support.eu@rosslaresecurity.com South America Pringles 868, 1640 Martinez Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: +54 11 4798-0095 Fax: +54 11 4798-2228 E-mail: support.la@rosslaresecurity.com Web Site: www.rosslaresecurity.com Page 91 AC-115 Software Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 94 www.rosslaresecurity.com...

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