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Acroprint ARES III User Manual

Acroprint ARES III User Manual

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Capabilities__________________________________________________________________________
System Components__________________________________________________________________
Ares III Program
Software Installation___________________________________________________________________
Recorders__________________________________________________________________________
Header_____________________________________________________________________________
Assignments________________________________________________________________________
Booklets___________________________________________________________________________
Messages__________________________________________________________________________
Recordings & Report Configuration_______________________________________________________
Reports____________________________________________________________________________
Password__________________________________________________________________________
Archiving___________________________________________________________________________
Databases Trouble Shooting____________________________________________________________
About______________________________________________________________________________
Help_______________________________________________________________________________
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Watchman System
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ARES III Watchman System Introduction Capabilities__________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 System Components__________________________________________________________________ Page 3 Ares III Program Software Installation___________________________________________________________________ Page 9 Recorders__________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 Header_____________________________________________________________________________ Page 14 Assignments________________________________________________________________________ Page 15 Booklets___________________________________________________________________________ Page 18 Messages__________________________________________________________________________ Page 20 Recordings & Report Configuration_______________________________________________________ Page 22 Reports____________________________________________________________________________ Page 23 Password__________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ARES is the Greek God of war. For our purposes, War on Crime and War on Industrial Accidents! The ARES III Watchman System was developed to aid the users of Guard Tour Services, to efficiently program and supervise their guard’s activities (watch the watchers).

  • Page 3: System Components

    System Components: Recorder M4000 It is a portable electronic device designed to "read" and store iButton serial numbers, along with the precise time and date of the readout. The unit is ca- pable of downloading the stored recordings (5460, 64K) into any IBM or compatible PC, Pentium II (300 MHz.) or higher processor. It is a sturdy device capable of withstanding rain, mud, grease, dust, severe radio interference and 100 G impacts.
  • Page 4 iButton An iButton is a microcircuit, encapsulated in a stainless steel weather resistant button, of great durability and reliability (1,000,000 recordings per button). Each iButton is a guaranteed, unique, never to be repeated, factory programmed ROM. Its 16-character serial number is kept in laser-cut poly-silicon links not as stored magnetic charge! Because of its design and the strict control of the manufacturing process, the DS1990A iButton is an identifier that cannot be counterfeited.
  • Page 5 Supervisors & Guard ID Keys: In order to assign duties and evaluate performances the system employs ID Keys for Supervisors and Guards; the correct usage of the ID Keys will en- sure an appropriate and efficient operation of the system. Who, where, what and when is critical data in the security business. The ID keys are manufac- tured in Nylon 66;...
  • Page 6 Incidents (Messages): An incident is a potentially hazardous non desired event, which when detected can be reported by the guard to its supervisor through the system, exam- ple: Gas leak, Water leak, Fire Hazard, Lights On, Unlocked Door, Unlocked Window, Intruder, etc. Some incidents are common to all industries; some arise only within certain types of environments.
  • Page 7 Recording Stations: A Recording Station is a device securely mounted on a pinpoint location within a particular Tour Area (office building, warehouse, parking lot, farm, ship dock, air dock, chemicals plant, etc.). This location is generally chosen due to its vulnerability to criminal activity or prone to industrial accidents, conse- quently requiring special attention by repetitive touring.
  • Page 8 Tour Areas: A Tour is the physical displacement of a guard along a predetermined area, called Tour Area. Parameters used to determine the size of tour areas; tour duration and the amount of stations each should contain vary according to each user's security requirements. Common assignment procedures are: One guard per area, one recorder per guard, a maximum of 10 recording stations per area and tour duration periods ranging between 45 to 60 minutes.

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    Software Installation: 1. Close all other Windows applications. 2. Insert CD on appropriate drive. 3. Program contains an auto-run (install) function. 4. Follow the installation instructions. 5. If the auto-run function is not displayed within 30 to 60 seconds; Select “Start” → “Setup” (only for OS before Windows XP) → “Control Panel” → “Add Programs”...

  • Page 10: Main Screen

    Main Screen The main screen is composed of 10 Data Folders (Tabs): Header, Assignments, Recorders, Booklets, messages, Recordings, Archiving, Password, About and a Help Button. Each time a Tab is selected, its contents and function buttons will be displayed in the center of your screen. Initially you will not require a password, if you desire password protection, select the Password Tab and key-in your password.

  • Page 11: Recorders

    Recorder M4000 Operation: The reader has a luminous indicator called LED (light emitting diode) and a Buzzer. To install battery: Open the top of your reader and connect a 9 volt battery, preferably alkaline. If the battery is in good shape the LED will emit 2 green blinks with two beeps, followed...
  • Page 12 Time & Date Setup Select the Recorders or Recordings (either of the two) Tabs. Press the Download / Program button. Make sure the correct RS232 is selected. Select Clock Setup. Your M4000 Time & Date and PC Time & Date will be Synchronized. Daylight Savings Setup: Select the Recorders or Recordings...
  • Page 13 Select Select Day Light Savings Enabled The system will display default settings for the USA. If you desire to change DST settings, please use the provided calendar by a click on the drop list arrow. How to Download Recordings: Select the Recorders or Recordings (either of the two) Tabs.

  • Page 14: Header

    Header (Tab) Key-in the company or institution’s name, it will serve as the header for all your reports and listings. This is very important: Do not skip this step as the name you insert in this module will also conform the name of your Backups (filed databases).

  • Page 15: Assignments

    Assignments (Tab) Before you commence assignments, please effect the following preparation and verification sequence: 1. Make a sketch of your premises and a list of all the sites (recording stations), elements and persons you want to control. 2. Sketch on hand; take a thorough tour of your premises (you might want to bring a Security Advisor along with you). 3.
  • Page 16 9. Once this procedure is effected you can proceed to install (mount) your recording stations. How to add new data items; all iButtons at Once (recommended procedure for experienced users) 1. Select the Assignments Tab. 2. Read/Touch with your M4000 reader, all the iButtons you want to assign. At this point in time do not read / touch any of the Booklet iButtons. 3.
  • Page 17 Assignments Results: The first column to the right displays the serial numbers of the iButtons. The second column displays the names of the Recording Stations, Watchmen, Supervisors, Vehicles, etc. The 3 column will display the Type of individual or Type of element (Station, watchman, supervisor, employee, driver, equipment, etc.).

  • Page 18: Booklets

    Booklets (Keypads) How to add a new Key Pad; iButton by iButton (recommended procedure for beginners): 1.) Select the Booklets Tab 2.) Make sure your M4000 is connected to the appropriate free (not in use) Serial Comm., port. 3.) Press the “NEW”...
  • Page 19 Booklets Keypads (assignment)

  • Page 20: Messages

    Messages (Tab) This Tab enables the user to create, name and assign all types of messages (incident messages too) he wants reported. 1.) Select the Messages Tab 2.) Press the “Add” button 3.) Key in the message on the “Detail” column. 4.) Press the “Save”...

  • Page 22: Recordings & Report Configuration

    Recordings (Tab) & Report Configuration: The way your reports will be structured is always commanded or controlled by the settings you choose on the functions Sort View, plus the Column Positioning and Column Width controls. Sort: To select a specific pattern to display recordings, select the Sort button.

  • Page 23: Reports

    Reports: Ares III System generates 3 types of reports: • Filtered Reports • Performance & Exceptions Report • Missed Stations Reports. Filtered Reports: All reports will be generated according to selections effected trough the SORT, VIEW and COLUMN POSITIONING settings. 1.
  • Page 24 Filtered Report...
  • Page 25 Performance / Exceptions Report: This report sheet allows the user to quickly evaluate watchman tours with little effort. The scope of its analysis is focused on the performance of each guard. It is composed of a rectangular chart containing rows and columns. Rules and Conventions: •...
  • Page 26 Missed Stations Report: This report allows the user to quickly view which stations have been omitted by all guards while touring. The scope of its analysis is focused on each station. Export: You can export reports to any database or to Excel for further processing. Data will be exported in a txt file format. How to export: 1.

  • Page 27: Password

    Password If you desire to protect your data, select the Password Tab, enter your password, verify it and press OK. The next time you attempt to enter the program it will request you to key-in the password you previously selected.

  • Page 28: Archiving

    Archive Manager Functions: This Tab assists the user with the creation, retrieval and management of backup files. The Archive Manager contains 4 basic functions: Backup, Restore, Purge and Exit. Backup Function/Button: Enables the user to create copies of all information contained within the databases. The function when activated will auto- matically compress all active (in use) databases, will copy these to the selected drive (A or C:) and will assign a number to the created file.

  • Page 29: Databases Trouble Shooting

    Databases Trouble Shooting Damages on your databases are usually caused by temporary problems on your operational systems or by power transients. We strongly recommend the use of power stabilizers and transient suppressors on all PCs. The use of the appropriate ground connections is also imperative. If you encounter problems with your databases, which impede the proper operation of your system, it is possible your databases are damaged.

  • Page 31: About

    Help By selecting the Help Button you will access the indexed help module. Note: Each Folder (Tab) of this program also contains online Help. To access, click on the Tab of your choosing, click on any of its components and press F1. About Contains vendor contact information, software version and manufacturers web page.

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