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Spectrum Software for Windows Software Rev. 2.0 and Up

Spectrum

Spectrum DI

User’s Guide

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Contents

Introduction: SVWin Software Basics _________________________________________________ 4 Chapter 1: Installing SVWin_______________________________________________________ 5

About this Manual ______________________________________________________________________ 5 System Requirements ____________________________________________________________________ 5 Installing SVWin _______________________________________________________________________ 6 SVWin “Help” Aids _____________________________________________________________________ 7

Chapter 2: Starting SVWin ________________________________________________________ 8

Starting SVWin_________________________________________________________________________ 8 Passwords _____________________________________________________________________________ 9 SVWin Unit Setup Overview _____________________________________________________________ 11 The Menu Bar_________________________________________________________________________ 12 The Main Menu _______________________________________________________________________ 13

Chapter 3: Modem Configuration__________________________________________________ 14

Configuring Your Modem _______________________________________________________________ 14 Modem Connection Trouble______________________________________________________________ 15

Chapter 4: New Unit Setup _______________________________________________________ 16

Adding a New Unit Definition ____________________________________________________________ 16 Connecting to a Unit____________________________________________________________________ 17 Receiving Data from a New Unit __________________________________________________________ 20 Directory Code Size Mismatch____________________________________________________________ 21

Chapter 5: Editing a Unit ________________________________________________________ 22

Selecting an SVWin Main Database________________________________________________________ 22 Selecting a Unit to Edit__________________________________________________________________ 23 Editing a Unit Configuration _____________________________________________________________ 24 Work On Unit (Reference) _______________________________________________________________ 25

Chapter 6: Managing Directory Codes ______________________________________________ 26

Adding Directory Codes _________________________________________________________________ 26 Resolving Differences in Directory Code Length _____________________________________________ 27 Editing Directory Codes _________________________________________________________________ 28 Deleting a Directory Code _______________________________________________________________ 28 Sorting or Deleting Groups of Directory Codes _______________________________________________ 29

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Chapter 7: Managing Entry Codes _________________________________________________ 30

Adding Entry Codes____________________________________________________________________ 30 Editing an Entry Code __________________________________________________________________ 31 Deleting an Entry Code _________________________________________________________________ 32 Sorting or Deleting Groups of Entry Codes __________________________________________________ 32

Chapter 8: Sending Data to a Unit _________________________________________________ 33

About Sending Changes_________________________________________________________________ 33 Sending All to a Unit ___________________________________________________________________ 34 Sending Changes to a Unit_______________________________________________________________ 34

Chapter 9: Relay Control_________________________________________________________ 35

Control Panel for Unit Reference__________________________________________________________ 35 Relay Control Options __________________________________________________________________ 36

Chapter 10: Scheduling Communication with Units ____________________________________ 37

About Scheduling Communication with Units _______________________________________________ 37 Scheduling to Send Changes to All Units ___________________________________________________ 38 Scheduling to Receive All Data from a Unit _________________________________________________ 39 Directory or Entry Code Conflict__________________________________________________________ 40 Scheduling to Send All Data to a Unit ______________________________________________________ 40 Scheduling to Send Changes to a Unit ______________________________________________________ 41

Chapter 11: Printing _____________________________________________________________ 42

Printing the Unit Information Report _______________________________________________________ 42 Printing the Directory Insert______________________________________________________________ 43

Chapter 12: Upgrading Spectrum Unit Memory _______________________________________ 45

About Upgrading Spectrum Unit Memory___________________________________________________ 45 Preparing SVWin for Spectrum Memory Upgrade ____________________________________________ 45 After Installation of the New Microchip ____________________________________________________ 46

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4 Introduction: SVWin Software Basics

Introduction: SVWin Software Basics

Spectrum software for Windows (SVWin) offers the ability to program and maintain Spectrum units with a –101 or -301 board. SVWin has the following features:

EASY INSTALLATION

The SVWin software guides you quickly and easily through the

 

installation procedure.

FAST STARTUP

Enter data without first connecting with the unit, so as soon as the

 

unit is installed, you’re ready to download the unit information, send

 

new data, and go.

CONVENIENCE

Program unit configurations, entry codes, directory codes and

 

telephone numbers from a remote location.

DATA CONTROL

Control data precedence when receiving data.

SCHEDULING

Maintain and edit all data offline, and then schedule uploading or

 

downloading at a convenient time.

RELAY CONTROL

Control unit functions directly. Connect to the unit, select the control

 

panel, and you can cycle, latch or release relays.

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Chapter 1:Installing SVWin

 

 

This chapter will cover . . .

 

 

Information about this Manual

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System Requirements

Page 5

 

Installing SVWin

Page 6

 

SVWin “Help” Aids

Page 7

 

About this Manual

The procedures in this manual assume that you have already read the manuals for your telephone entry system (Spectrum).

System Requirements

Windows-based software offers many advantages in terms of usability and versatility, but requires a computer configuration powerful enough for it to work effectively. While you may be able to run SVWin on older, less powerful computers, it will run very slowly and with greater chance of failure. For this reason we strongly recommend using at least the minimum computer configuration. To use SVWin software, the following items are required:

A Sentex Spectrum with -101 or -301 Board connected to a telephone line.

An IBM PC-Compatible computer running Windows 95 (full version) or higher.

Internet Explorer version 4.01 (service pack 2) or later (5.0 or later recommended). Internet Explorer is provided on the CD for your convenience.

MINIMUM

RECOMMENDED

REQUIRED

Pentium 166 Processor

Pentium II Processor

Hayes-compatible modem

connected via a COM port

32 MB of RAM

128 MB of RAM

CD ROM

200 MB hard disk free

300 MB hard disk free

Mouse

 

 

 

SVWin System Requirements

 

IMPORTANT NOTE

SVWin stores information about its settings in the Windows Registry. If you need to change this information, Sentex dealers should call Sentex Systems Technical Support for assistance.

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Installing SVWin

In order for SVWIN to operate properly, it must be installed onto the computer hard disk drive. SVWIN cannot be executed directly from the CD.

SVWin is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 95 (full version), 98, ME, NT, and 2000.

Windows 95 Users: You must have Y2K Update installed on your machine.

Windows 98 (before Second Edition) Users: You must have Y2K Update 2 installed on your machine – does not apply to Windows 98, Second Edition.

Windows NT 4 Users: You must have Service Pack 5 (or greater) installed on your machine.

Windows NT/2000 Users: You must have administrator privileges to install SVWin.

NOTE: SVWin will not run in Windows 3.1 or 3.11. You must be running Windows 95 (full version) or above to run the application.

To install SVWIN Software, perform the following steps:

1Start Windows.

2Place the SVWin CD in the CD ROM drive. SVWin will automatically start the installation process; follow the on-screen prompts. If the installation process does not automatically start, continue with step 3.

3From the taskbar, select the Start Button, point to Settings, then click on Control Panel.

4From the Control Panel window, double-click on Add/Remove Programs.

5From the Add/Remove Programs screen, under the Install/Uninstall tab, click Install.

6Follow the on-screen prompts.

NOTES:

SVWin may prompt you to reboot your machine a few times during the installation process. This is required by Microsoft. If after each reboot SVWin does not automatically continue with the installation process, double-click on the Setup.exe file in the SVWin software installation CD.

Once SVWin is installed, you may enter unit data to the SVWin database (e.g., adding unit definitions) without being connected to a unit. If you do this, you should perform a Receive Merge after the first time you connect (refer to page 17) so the data from the Spectrum Memory merges with the data in the SVWin database.

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WINDOWS NT/2000 USERS ONLY

If there are multiple SVWin users, you must perform these last two steps after SVWin has completed its installation:

Provide shared privileges for the entire SVWin subdirectory (and any other directory that will store the databases) AND

Grant “Full Control” permission for each SVWin user to each subdirectory storing the SVWin databases.

SVWin “Help” Aids

HTML help - Press F1 on your keyboard to open the SVWin Help file. Use the help to answer questions about SVWin or to learn more about it.

Balloon help - Balloon help is available on most screens, providing a brief identifying statement describing most buttons and many screen features. The “balloon” is a small yellow box that appears near the item it describes.

Status bar - The status bar is located at the bottom of most screens and provides screen information or helpful suggestions.

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Chapter 2:Starting SVWin

This chapter will cover . . .

 

Starting SVWin

Page 8

Passwords

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SVWin Unit Setup Overview

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The Menu Bar

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The Main Menu

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Starting SVWin

1Click on START.

2From the fly-up START menu, select PROGRAMS.

3From the fly-out PROGRAMS menu, select Sentex Applications.

4From the Sentex Applications menu, select SVWin.

5If the Enter SVWin Password screen appears, enter the password and click OK. If you do not know your password, check with the system administrator or the person who assigned it.

Figure 1: Enter SVWin Password Screen

NOTES:

Sentex Applications is the default name of the program group and will appear unless you change the program group name at installation.

To create a shortcut to SVWin, drag the SVWin EXE file icon onto the desktop (see

Windows User Guide for details).

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Passwords

ABOUT UNIT AND SVWIN PASSWORDS

There are two types of passwords used in SVWin:

Unit Passwords

SVWin Passwords

Unit Passwords are required when connecting to a unit and must be 6 numeric digits in length. Unit passwords also add an extra level of security by allowing you to assign selected units to other SVWin users.

SVWin Passwords are not required and, if used, must be 6 numeric digits in length. SVWin passwords force SVWin users to enter a password when opening the application.

EDITING A UNIT PASSWORD

Unit passwords are created automatically (default = 000000) when you create a new unit definition. IMPORTANT: If the unit password in SVWin is different than the unit password at the unit, then you will not be able to connect to the unit.

To edit the password, follow these steps:

1From the main menu (see Figure 2), click Work on an Existing Unit Definition.

2At the Existing Units window (see Figure 3), select the desired unit from the Panel Information table.

Figure 2: SVWin Main Menu

Figure 3: Existing Units Screen

3In the Unit Password field, enter the new password. Unit passwords must be six numeric digits in length.

4Click Work with Unit.

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CREATING AN SVWIN PASSWORD

1From the main menu, click Password Maintenance.

2From the SVWin Password screen (see Figure 4), disable the Password will not be required when starting SVWin checkbox.

Figure 4: SVWin Password Screen

3Enter the new SVWin password. The SVWin password may only be 6 numeric digits in length.

4Re-enter the password in the Verify New SVWin Password box.

5Click OK.

EDITING AN SVWIN PASSWORD

1From the main menu, click Password Maintenance.

2From the SVWin Password screen, enter the current SVWin password.

3To disable the password requirement, click to enable the Password will not be required when starting SVWin checkbox.

4Enter the new SVWin password. The SVWin password may only be 6 numeric digits in length.

5Re-enter the password in the Verify New SVWin Password box.

6Click OK.

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SVWin Unit Setup Overview

Because SVWin is capable of so much, units can require extensive setup if all SVWin functions will be used. When setting up new units, Sentex recommends that you follow the setup sequence provided below.

1.SET UP THE MODEM AND PORT:

Enter your modem and port settings (telephone number, etc.) to communicate with your unit.

2.SET UP THE NEW UNIT:

Create a file for the new unit. Unit files require a unique file name and the unit’s telephone number. If the unit has not been installed yet, you may edit the factory settings and enter directory codes, telephone numbers, and entry codes. However, Sentex recommends that you receive the unit data first (see step 3).

3.RECEIVE UNIT DATA:

Connect to the unit and receive the data entered at the unit during installation.

4.EDIT THE UNIT’S CONFIGURATION:

Edit the factory settings, if required.

5.SEND DATA TO THE UNIT:

If you changed the unit’s configuration, you need to send all the new data to the unit.

6.SET UP THE DIRECTORY CODES:

Enter the directory codes. Directory codes are unique codes with a programmed number of digits that dial a corresponding telephone number in the building or complex.

7.SET UP THE ENTRY CODES:

Entry codes are unique 4-digit codes that authorized personnel can use to gain access.

8.SEND CHANGES TO THE UNIT:

Send all programming changes made in SVWin to the unit.

9.PRINT THE UNIT REPORTS:

Print reports detailing the unit configuration, directory codes, and entry codes on your computer’s printer.

10.PRINT THE DIRECTORY:

Print the directory listing of tenants and their directory codes.

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The Menu Bar

The Menu Bar contains four drop-down menus for frequently-used SVWin features.

Menu Bar

Figure 5: The SVWin Menu Bar

MENU

Displays a drop-down menu of unit and database features:

Select SVWin Main Database: Click to select a different SVWin Main database. See Selecting an SVWin Main Database on page 22 for more information.

New Unit Database: Click to add a new unit to the SVWin database. See Adding a New Unit Definition on page 16 for more information.

Open Unit Database: Click to view or edit SVWin Unit data. See Editing a Unit Configuration on page 24 for more information.

Schedule Changes: Click to schedule a time for SVWin to automatically send changes to all units. See Scheduling to Send Changes to All Units on page 38 for more information.

Password: Opens the SVWin password screen. Allows you to create or edit an SVWin password. See Passwords on page 9 for more information.

Exit: Shuts down SVWin and returns to Windows.

MODEM

Configure: Allows you to configure your modem settings. See Configuring Your Modem on page 14 for more information.

OPTIONS

Displays a drop-down menu of optional SVWin features:

Set Foreground Color: Allows you to change SVWin's foreground color.

Set Background Color: Allows you to change SVWin's background color.

Set Progress Bar Color: Allows you to change the color of SVWin's progress bar.

HELP

Help Topics: Opens the SVWin HTML Help file.

About SVWin: Displays information about your version of SVWin.

Technical Support: Offers technical support information and database repair functions. Obtaining Technical Support: Information about whom to contact for technical support. Repair SVWin Databases*: Analyzes, compacts, and repairs an SVWin database.

Unlock SVWin Databases*: Unlocks an SVWin database.

* Use only under the guidance of dealer qualified technical support.

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The Main Menu

The Main Menu has various buttons that link to SVWin’s primary screens.

Work On An Existing Unit Definition: Displays the Existing Units screen, allowing you to edit an existing unit definition.

Add a New Unit Definition: Displays the Add New Unit screen, allowing you to create a new unit definition.

Create a Schedule To Send Changes For All Units: Displays the Schedule When To Send Changes To All Units screen, allowing you to set up a schedule to automatically send changes to all units.

Modem Configuration: Displays the Modem Setup screen, allowing you to configure your modem settings.

Password Maintenance: Opens the SVWin Password screen, allowing you to create or edit an SVWin password.

Exit Program: Exits SVWin.

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Chapter 3:Modem Configuration

This chapter will cover . . .

 

Configuring Your Modem

Page 14

Modem Connection Trouble

Page 15

Configuring Your Modem

In order to communicate with your Spectrum unit, you must enter your port and modem settings in SVWin.

To set the modem, click the Modem Configuration button on the main menu. The Modem Setup screen will appear (see Figure 6).

Figure 6: Modem Setup Screen

1Find Modem Port: Click the Find Modem Port button. SVWin searches the computer’s configuration and locates the port to which the modem is connected. When detected, SVWin displays the port identification in the Modem Port box.

2Baud Rate: Select your modem’s baud rate (300 or 2400). NOTE: 2400 baud modems are ONLY supported by Spectrum units with the -301 board.

3Set Modem Volume: Select the desired Modem Speaker Volume.

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4Set Modem Information: Select your computer’s modem from the Modem Model Names drop-down field.

Don’t know your modem type? Check your modem settings in your computer’s control panel: Click the windows Start button (bottom-left corner), go to Settings, Control Panel, and double-click Modems.

If your modem type is not a selection in the drop-down field, you may manually enter the model type and initialization string.

As another option, select a Default value from the drop-down field. If the first default setting doesn’t work, try other default settings.

As another option, select Auto-Negotiate; this will work for most modern modems.

5Test Modem Initialization: Select the Test Modem Initialization button. If the modem initialization string is acceptable, SVWin responds with the message, “Modem Response OK” in the status bar. If the modem initialization string is not acceptable, “ERROR” displays. In the case of an “ERROR”, edit the commands according your modem instructions and test again.

6Select the Done button to save your settings and return to the main menu.

PLEASE NOTE: SVWin may not be able to identify the modem. It may be necessary to modify the initialization commands to make the modem work correctly. To modify the modem initialization string, it must have the following features:

DTE speed 300 bits per second (with BELL103 protocol) OR DTE speed 2400 bits per second

No data compression

No error correction

No protocol negotiation

No automatic speed changing

NOTE: If you need assistance with your modem, including help with editing the modem initialization string, contact your computer retailer or modem manufacturer.

Modem Connection Trouble

The vast majority of connection problems are associated with incorrect modem initialization strings.

If your modem Connection Type is “Timed” (Communicate with Unit screen) and you suspect that SVWin is sending the unit password too soon, try changing the Delay in sending password (Existing Units screen).

1Increase the Delay setting by one second and try connecting to the unit again. The factory default is zero (0) seconds.

2Continue increasing the Delay setting by one second, and testing again, until you have reached 30 seconds.

3If no Delay settings between 1 and 30 seconds work, contact your dealer for technical support.

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