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SECTION 1......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
General Description.......................................................................................................................... 1-1
About Navigator Controller ...............................................................................................................................1-1
About User Manager ..........................................................................................................................................1-1
SECTION 2......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Customer Information.......................................................................................................................2-1
Navigator Controller Log-In Procedure ...........................................................................................................2-1
Main Screen Description ...................................................................................................................................2-2
Interface Description ..........................................................................................................................................................2-3
Main Menu .........................................................................................................................................................................2-3
Panel Menu........................................................................................................................................................................2-3
Customer Details Edit Menu...............................................................................................................................................2-3
Accessing the Customer Details ......................................................................................................................2-3
To Edit a Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................2-3
SECTION 3......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Control Panel Information ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Modify a Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................3-1
Main Menu .........................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Panel Feature Menu...........................................................................................................................................................3-2
Main Menu .........................................................................................................................................................................3-3
Panel Feature Menu...........................................................................................................................................................3-3
SECTION 4......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Navigator Controller Communication..............................................................................................4-1
About Navigator Controller Communication ..................................................................................................4-1
Communicating With the Control Panel ..........................................................................................................4-1
Download ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Upload................................................................................................................................................................................4-5
SECTION 5......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
User Manager .................................................................................................................................... 5-1
About User Manager ..........................................................................................................................................5-1
Main Screen Description ...................................................................................................................................5-2
Changing Operator Names and Passwords.......................................................................................................................5-2
SECTION 6......................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Database Manager ............................................................................................................................ 6-1
Log on to database manager .............................................................................................................................................6-1
Operators Screen...............................................................................................................................................................6-2
Backing up the database....................................................................................................................................................6-2
Restoring the database......................................................................................................................................................6-3
Compacting the database ..................................................................................................................................................6-3
Audit Trail...........................................................................................................................................................................6-4
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Before you begin using this manual, it is important that you understand the meaning of the following
symbols (icons).
U
L
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These notes include specific information that must be followed if you are installing this system for
a UL Listed application.
These notes include information that you should be aware of before continuing with the
installation, and that, if not observed, could result in operational difficulties.
This symbol indicates a critical note that could seriously affect the operation of the system, or
could cause damage to the system. Please read each warning carefully. This symbol also
denotes warnings about physical harm to the user
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General Description
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About Navigator Controller
The Navigator Controller is a software application, which allows alarm system owners and facility managers
to easily access and control the alarm system operations from a personal computer. For example, users will
be able to manage:
• User codes
• Access cards, access points and readers
• System status (arm, disarm, bypass, etc.)
• System event log
• Multiple alarm systems
• Relay Devices
About User Manager
The User Manager enables you to to change the operator names and passwords for the Navigator Controller
application.
The User Manager application cannot be accessed while Navigator Controller is running.
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Customer Information
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Navigator Controller Log-In Procedure
Locate the icon to start the program. This icon will be located either on your desktop or under the
Program section of the START menu. Once you start the program, the following screen is displayed:
LOG-IN SCREEN
Enter the Operator Name and the Password. Click OK.
If the following message appears the installer has not configured the system correctly and he needs to
login and configure the system. The Master and operators can operate the system only after the installer
has configured the system correctly.
When the Master user logs in the system for the first time, the system prompts the user to change the
password.
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Change the default password and click OK. The new password must be used the next time you login.
If you click CANCEL before changing the default password, the following error message appears:
If a valid Operator Name and Password are used for logging in, the following Main screen appears:
Main Menu
Panel Menu
Customer Details
Edit Menu
MAIN SCREEN
Main Screen Description
The Main Screen displays all the control panels entered into the system. From this screen, a user may
add, delete or modify panel information and setup the modems for communication.
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Interface Description
Main Menu
Section 2 – Customer Information
File
Printer setup and station data configuration.
Help Pulls down the Help Menu. Select ABOUT to view the version of Navigator
Controller.
NOTE: The Installer is the only user with the privilege to access the Station Data screen.
Panel Menu
Panels
Logout
Exit
Displays the control panels entered into the Navigator Controller program
Logout and return the Log-In screen
Completely closes the Navigator Controller program
Customer Details Edit Menu
Modify Panel
Edit
Change the data programmed into the control panel
Change the data in the Customer Details List for an existing control panel
NOTE: The Master Operator is the only user with the privilege to edit the customer
details. While modifying or editing, make sure the correct control panel is highlighted in
the Customer Details List.
Accessing the Customer Details
To Edit a Control Panel
To edit the customer details for an existing control panel, click EDIT. The Customer Detail Screen
displays. Change the account information for the control panel. To save the account information and
exit the Customer Detail Screen, click OK. To exit without saving, click CANCEL.
NOTE: The Master Operator is the only user with the privilege to edit the customer details.
Normal Operators may only view and print the details.
MASTER SUBSCRIBER DETAIL SCREEN
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The Panel Name cannot be left blank. If the Panel Name is blank, then the following error message is
displayed:
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USER CUSTOMER DETAIL SCREEN
You may only view the details of the subscriber in the User Customer Detail Screen.