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ClassNet Terminal
User Manual
The ASP ClassNet Terminal is an Australian product by:
ASP Microcomputers
14 Business Park Drive,
Notting Hill, Victoria, 3168
Australia
Telephone: (03) 9578-7600
Fax: (03) 9578-7727 Email:
solutions@asp.com.au
www.asp.com.au
(ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pty. Ltd,. ABN 81 004 940 729)
Manual revised: November 19
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Copyright © 2000-2020 by ASP Microcomputers
, 2020

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  • Page 1 Notting Hill, Victoria, 3168 Australia Telephone: (03) 9578-7600 Fax: (03) 9578-7727 Email: solutions@asp.com.au www.asp.com.au (ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pty. Ltd,. ABN 81 004 940 729) Manual revised: November 19 Copyright © 2000-2020 by ASP Microcomputers , 2020...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Barcodes or IDTags? ................4 Student Attendance Programs ..............5 Barcoded Cards ..................5 IDTags....................5 How do I determine the number of a IDTag? ........7 Collecting Data from your ClassNet Terminals ........7 ClassNet Anywhere ................7 ClassNet Polling Program..............7 ClassNet DataTag Utility ..............8 Installation ....................10 Setting the Network ID .................11...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The ClassNet Terminal was designed by ASP Microcomputers as the data collection component for Student Attendance Systems. The ClassNet Terminal is the same size as a standard Australian power point, and is designed for vertical flush or proud mounting using standard power point fitting hardware.

  • Page 5: Operational Overview

    CARD or TAG (as appropriate) on its display, and stores the barcode or IDTag number, and the time and date it was scanned. If the storage memory of the ClassNet Terminal is full, it will display FULL, and the data will not be stored. The stored information must then be downloaded before further data can be stored.

  • Page 6: Barcodes Or Idtags

    Because there is no direct connection to the computer in this scenario, the ClassNet Terminal’s clock is set using a special TimeTag which is configured using the ClassNet DataTag Utility. See the section later in the manual for details on how to use the ClassNet Terminal with DataTags. Barcodes or IDTags? The ClassNet Terminal reads both barcoded cards and IDTags.

  • Page 7: Student Attendance Programs

    Data Collection programs such as ClassNet Anywhere, the ClassNet Polling Program and the ClassNet DataTag Utility, download this data and save it to disk, and synchronise the time and date on the ClassNet Terminal.
  • Page 8 ClassNet Terminal User Manual IDTags are normally supplied as part of a key tag, but they can optionally be attached to cards or other devices by adhesive or press fit stainless steel retainers. If you have any special requirements, please contact ASP Microcomputers.

  • Page 9: How Do I Determine The Number Of A Idtag

    Remote, where a modem is used to communicate with ClassNet Terminals that are attached to another modem at a separate site. Each location can accommodate up to 31 ClassNet Terminals, and an unlimited number of locations can be defined.

  • Page 10: Classnet Datatag Utility

    ClassNet Terminal User Manual In the yellow section of the main screen, you’ll see a list of ClassNet Terminal unit numbers that the program has been set to collect data from. While the Polling Program is downloading data, or sending the time to the terminals, the various fields of the main screen will provide status information.
  • Page 11 DataTag will then be cleared. If a TimeTag is inserted, the DataTag Utility will store the time and date into the tag so that it can be taken to the ClassNet Terminals to update their clocks.

  • Page 12: Installation

    (usually either a plaster wall mounting bracket, or an on-wall mounting block). The power point size of the ClassNet Terminal was chosen to allow use of a wide range of “off the shelf” mounting hardware.

  • Page 13: Setting The Network Id

    Replacement may be needed due to vandalism or breakdown, and a spare ClassNet Terminal, or a unit on loan or hire from your Dealer or ASP, can be quickly fitted and programmed without the expense of a technician.

  • Page 14: Rs-485 Network Cabling

    If you want to set the ClassNet Terminal to network ID number 01, press the hidden button when the display shows Un-1. Once you’ve set the units digit, the tens digit will start counting up from 0 to 9.

  • Page 15: Cable Termination

    ClassNet Terminal (which had a D9 connector instead of RJ-45) in a network with the current model. These adaptors can also be used if you need to install a current ClassNet Terminal into a ClassNet network wired for the older terminals.

  • Page 16: Power Requirements

    Power Requirements The ClassNet Terminal requires 8 to 16 volts AC or 9 to 18 volts DC at 100mA, which is normally supplied over the CAT5 network cable. The Intelligent RS-485 Adaptor requires 9 to 18 volts DC at 100mA, which is normally supplied by a 9v DC 300mA plug pack power supply, via a centre-positive 2.5mm DC connector.

  • Page 17: Rs-485 Connector Wiring

    ClassNet Terminal User Manual RS-485 Connector Wiring The ClassNet Terminal is fitted with two RJ-45 connectors, which are wired to suit standard CAT5 computer network cables. The two RJ-45 connectors are wired in parallel to facilitate the daisy-chain wiring scheme that the ClassNet Terminal network requires. As noted above, the ClassNet Terminal CANNOT be connected to an Ethernet network.

  • Page 18: Display Codes And Messages

    ClassNet Terminal User Manual Display Codes and Messages When a ClassNet Terminal is turned on, it displays the ASP signon message, then F-nn where nn is the firmware revision number, then U-nn where nn is the network ID number of the ClassNet Terminal.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    (ie 30000 / (8 + 8) = 1875), while 1304 IDTags would fit (ie 30000 / (16 + 7) = 1304). Up to 31 ClassNet Terminals can be attached to a single RS-485 Network network, with up to 1200 metres of cable. Network ID numbers can be set from 01 to 98.

  • Page 20: Information To The User

    Terminal and the Intelligent RS-485 Adaptor and their use is limited to correction of defects in the products due to faulty components or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of sale by ASP. It is your responsibility to carefully pack any unit being returned for service, warranty or otherwise, and pay shipping charges to ASP.

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