Lift-Master SPSWIN 3.0 User Manual

Sentex Programming Software for Windows

Version 3.0 and Up

Horizon H

Horizon M

Infinity L

Infinity S

Infinity M

User’s Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1: Installation and Overview _______________________________________ 5

System Requirements _________________________________________________________________ 5

Differences Between SPS and SPSWin ___________________________________________________ 6

Installing SPSWin ____________________________________________________________________ 7

SPSWin Helpful Hints and Tables ______________________________________________________ 10

SPSWin Unit Setup Overview _________________________________________________________ 12

Windows NT/2000/XP Administrator Notes ______________________________________________ 13

Chapter 2: Starting SPSWin______________________________________________ 14

Starting SPSWIN____________________________________________________________________ 14

Passwords _________________________________________________________________________ 15

Creating or Editing an SPSWin Password ________________________________________________ 15

Main Window Toolbar Reference_______________________________________________________ 16

Chapter 3: Communications______________________________________________ 17

Accessing Modem Configuration _______________________________________________________ 17

Setting Your Modem Configuration and Connect Set _______________________________________ 17

Connecting to a Unit _________________________________________________________________ 20

Communications Options _____________________________________________________________ 22

Chapter 4: Creating or Editing a Unit Definition (Stand-Alone Units) ____________ 23

Opening a New Unit Definition Window _________________________________________________ 23

Creating or Editing a Unit Definition (Stand-Alone) ________________________________________ 24

Copying a Unit Definition_____________________________________________________________ 25

Chapter 5: Creating or Editing a Multi-Link Chain ___________________________ 26

Opening a New Multi-Link Chain Definition Window ______________________________________ 26

Creating or Editing a Multi-Link Chain Definition _________________________________________ 27

Chapter 6: Receiving Data from Unit_______________________________________ 29

Selecting Display Type _______________________________________________________________ 29

Downloading Unit Data ______________________________________________________________ 30

Verifying Unit Data Has Been Received _________________________________________________ 33

Upgrading Your Unit(s) ______________________________________________________________ 34

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Chapter 7: Entering and Editing Unit Data __________________________________ 35

Time Zones ________________________________________________________________________ 36

Schedules__________________________________________________________________________ 39

Holidays __________________________________________________________________________ 43

Access Levels ______________________________________________________________________ 45

Access Codes_______________________________________________________________________ 47

Accessing Unit and Multi-Link Data Fields _______________________________________________ 55

Creating and Editing Directory Sets (Multi-Link Only) ______________________________________ 56

Relays ____________________________________________________________________________ 57

Settings ___________________________________________________________________________ 59

Messages __________________________________________________________________________ 63

Firmware __________________________________________________________________________ 65

Updates ___________________________________________________________________________ 65

Transactions _______________________________________________________________________ 66

Notes _____________________________________________________________________________ 67

Chapter 8: Sending Data to a Unit _________________________________________68

Chapter 9: Merging Unit Data ____________________________________________ 69

Accessing the Merge Feature __________________________________________________________ 69

Setting Merge Priority________________________________________________________________ 70

Viewing Update Results ______________________________________________________________ 70

Chapter 10: Printing or Exporting Reports __________________________________ 72

Accessing Reports ___________________________________________________________________ 72

Printing Reports_____________________________________________________________________ 73

Exporting Reports ___________________________________________________________________ 74

Reports Description__________________________________________________________________ 75

Chapter 11: Viewing and Printing Transactions______________________________ 82

Downloading Transactions ____________________________________________________________ 82

Viewing and Printing Transactions ______________________________________________________ 83

Chapter 12: Control Panel _______________________________________________ 84

Using the Control Panel ______________________________________________________________ 84

Changing the Unit Password___________________________________________________________ 86

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Appendix_______________________________________________________________ 87

SPSWin Main Window Menu Bar ______________________________________________________ 87

Unit Definition Window Menu Bar _____________________________________________________ 91

Control Panel Actions Reference _______________________________________________________ 93

Merge Options (Data Results Reference) _________________________________________________ 94

Conflict Definitions (Unit Update Status Report)___________________________________________ 96

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Each time you finish entering data in SPSWin, you must always either Send Changes or Send All

to the unit, or the changes will not take effect. For more information, see Sending Data to a Unit on page 68.

If you do not perform either Send Changes or Send All after making changes in SPSWin, your

system will not function predictably.

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The procedures in this manual assume that you are familiar with your telephone entry system (Horizon, Infinity, or Multi-Link).

This chapter will cover . . .

 System Requirements

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 Differences Between SPS and SPSWin

 Installing SPSWin

 SPSWin Software Helpful Hints and Edit Functions

 SPSWin Unit Setup Overview

 Windows NT & 2000 Administrator Notes

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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 SPSWin 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 SPSWin Software, the following items are required:

A Sentex Systems Horizon Unit, Infinity Unit, or Multi-Link chain connected to a telephone line

(or direct connection via RS-232).

A Multi-Link chain can be a maximum of 16 units total.

NOTE: SPSWin may be programmed without being connected to a unit. You can input data while the unit is being installed, so as soon as the unit is ready, you are.

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

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED REQUIRED

Pentium 166 Processor

32 MB of RAM

200 MB hard disk free

Table 1: SPSWin System Requirements

Pentium II Processor

128 MB of RAM

300 MB hard disk free

Hayes-compatible modem or

RS232 direct connection

CD ROM

Mouse

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Differences Between SPS and SPSWin

This introduction provides a quick overview of the differences between SPS and SPSWin.

USABILITY

VERSATILITY

CONVENIENCE

FAST STARTUP

DATA CONTROL

WINDOWS FEATURES

ONLINE MODE

SPS is linear – accessing each feature requires a step-by-step procedure. SPSWin is a Windows program – you can access any feature at any time.

SPS stores only basic tenant and unit data. SPSWin also stores time zones, schedules, holidays, relays, etc.

SPS requires the user to look up data one function at a time. SPSWin displays whole categories of data together – and allows the user to access any desired data with a few mouse clicks.

SPS requires that the unit be installed and connected before data can be entered. SPSWin allows the user to enter data without first connecting with the unit, so as soon as the unit is installed, you are ready to connect, send data, and go.

SPSWin has additional features, including a Merge Select that gives you power over what data supercedes when receiving, and a Housekeeping function that allows you to select how many database revisions to retain in memory.

SPSWin gives you all he conveniences of Windows, including Toolbar, Taskbar, function tabs, and drop-down menus that allow instant access to all SPSWin features.

The Online Mode has been replaced by the Control Panel, which allows you to control unit functions directly and quickly, without working your way through a menu. Just connect with the unit, select the control panel, and you can set the unit clock, cycle or latch relays, retrieve transactions, reset the unit, resort the directory, and so on.

ICONS AND HIGHLIGHTS

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In addition to other Windows features, SPSWin helps you remember pending unit updates, last unit update, unit type, what data has been changed, and much more through the use of highlighting and eyecatching icons. You no longer have to look for data differences and easy to forget updates – SPSWin icons and highlighting make the information jump off the screen at you.

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Installing SPSWin

ABOUT THE CD

This CD includes the installation programs for:

SPSWin (SPS for Windows) – includes ERMAWin (ERMA for Windows).

SPS-DOS (SPS DOS version) – refer to the SPS-DOS User’s Guide for more information.

ERMA-DOS (ERMA DOS version) – refer to the ERMA-DOS User’s Guide for more

information.

GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

You may install any of the three applications from this CD. The installation program for SPSWin (and ERMAWin) is located in the root directory and will start up automatically when you insert the CD. The

installation programs and files for the other applications are located in their own sub-directories.

INSTALL OPTIONS

New Site

Upgrade from 1.04 to 3.0 or above

Upgrade from 1.05 to 3.0 or above

Upgrade from 2.00 to 3.0 or above

Upgrade from 2.10 to 3.0 or above

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES

SPSWin v. 3.1 will not run in Windows 3.1 or 3.11. You must upgrade to Windows 95 (full

version) or above to run this version of SPSWin.

If at the initial setup your system detects that MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components)

version 2.6 must be installed or reinstalled, click Next. The system will add it and may require a restart. Microsoft requires the reboot.

For SPSWin 3.1 to install successfully, your system must have Internet Explorer® (version

4.01, with Service Pack Level 2, and up). Microsoft requires IE for its MDAC patch. You will also need IE to run the HTML Help file. If your system does not meet these requirements, SPSWin will prompt you to install the updated version.

The SPSWin 3.1 CD provides Internet Explorer Service Pack 2 for IE 4.01 (installing with

Browser Only will suffice). The installation includes the following: Browser Only, Online, Standard, and Full Installation. To install Service Pack 2, run the “ie4setup.exe” file. If your version of Internet Explorer is earlier than 4.01, you will need to obtain Internet Explorer from Microsoft.

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STEP 1: INSTALLING SPS/ERMAWIN, VERSION 3.1

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

SPSWin is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 95 (full version), 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. SPSWin will not run in Windows 3.1 or 3.11.

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

Windows 98 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/XP Users: You must have administrator privileges to install SPSWin.

To install SPSWin Software, perform the following steps:

1 Start Windows.

2 Place the SPSWin CD in the CD ROM drive. SPSWin will automatically start the installation

process; follow the on-screen prompts. If the installation process does not automatically start, continue with the instructions below.

3 From the taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings on your desktop, then click on

Control Panel.

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

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

6 Follow the on-screen prompts.

NOTE: SPSWin may prompt you to reboot your machine a few times during the installation

process. This is required by Microsoft. If after each reboot SPSWin does not automatically continue with the installation, double-click on the Spswin32.exe file in the SPSWin subdirectory.

STEP 2:

Windows NT/2000/XP Users Only

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

1 Provide shared privileges for the entire SPSWin subdirectory (and any other directory

that will store the databases) AND

2 Grant "Full Control" permission for each SPSWin user to each subdirectory storing

the SPSWin databases.

For more NT/2000 notes, see Windows NT/2000/XP Administrator Notes on page 13.

UPGRADE CONVERSION FROM 1.04 (16 BIT) TO 3.0 OR ABOVE (32 BIT)

1 Start SPSWin. A dialogue box will appear, informing you that there is a bit-level version

mismatch.

2 You will be asked if you want to convert the data to 32-bit. Click the OK button. The

information in the 16-bit databases will be copied into 32-bit databases.

3 Do this for both the SPSWin and ERMAWin (Transaction) databases.

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STEP 3: UPGRADE DATABASE UTILITY FOR ALL VERSIONS

1 Start SPSWin. If you get a message stating “Database Version Mismatch”, you must run the

SPSWin Database Upgrade Utility.

2 Run the Database Upgrade Utility (under the Tools menu in SPSWin). OR

From the taskbar, click Start. Highlight “Sentex Applications”. Click on “SPSdbu32” to run the upgrade utility.

3 Run the utility on your SPSWin database(s). Click on SPSWin. Check the file name and path.

If the file path is incorrect, click Browse and select the correct file. Click OK.

4 Run the utility on your ERMAWin databases (only if your ERMAWin databases were built

before

incorrect, click Browse and select the correct file. Click OK.

All the data from your old databases will be copied into the new databases.

SPSWin 2.0). Click on ERMAWin. Check the file name and path. If the file path is

FINAL NOTES

SPSWin stores information in the Windows Registry. You can access this information

through the following location in the registry: HKey_Current_User\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\SPSWin32.

If you want to look at the databases through a program other than SPSWin, Sentex Systems

recommends that you make a copy of the databases for that purpose. You can view the databases using Microsoft Access® 7.0, or you can export the data for use in other programs such as Microsoft Excel®.

Although the system will not overwrite the database, Sentex Systems still recommends that you

make backup copies.

IMPORTANT: When downloading data from a unit and merging it to your SPSWin database

(with a Receive All command), the download time may vary. The time it takes your system to merge the data depends on the size of your database, the number of units involved, the capacity of the unit(s), your computer speed, etc.

To avoid unnecessary download time, determine whether you need to download all the data

(Receive All) or partial data (Receive Settings); see SPSWin User’s Guide or online help for more information on the two types of downloads.

If no data has been entered at the unit itself, there is no need to perform a full download to

SPSWin. Or if you know all the changes that have been made at the unit (and there are only a few), consider entering the changes into SPSWin yourself rather than performing a full download.

Remember, you should only need to download all unit data once (before you can send

data). When you download and merge unit data into SPSWin with a Receive All command, the application will download all the data and merge it into the SPSWin database, regardless of the number of changes that have been made to the database at the unit(s).

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SPSWin Helpful Hints and Tables

HELP

SPSWin has five “help” aids:

Tool Tips are brief descriptions of most buttons and many screen features.

Status bar help is located near the top of the Main Screen and at the bottom of the Edit Menu

screens.

“What Next?” is a button located in the button menu.

“Getting Started” is in the Help menu of the Main Screen.

Online Help is an on-line version of this manual provided for reference.

TABLES

Many of the windows include a grid-like format called a table. Each row of the table gives the information for one unit, access code, access level, etc. Each column header tells what information is listed for each row. See Figure 1.

Row Selector

Column

Heade

Indicator

Horizontal

Scroll Bar

Row

Figure 1: Example of Table

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Row Selector Column: Select an entire row by clicking in the Row Selector Column. The row

will be highlighted.

Column Header Row: These entries tell you what information can be found in each column.

You can change the column width by placing the mouse pointer over a column divider in the column header. The icon changes to a double-arrow sizing icon. Drag the icon to resize the column.

Row Indicator: The triangle indicates the current row selected. An asterisk (Ã) in the row

Selector Column demarcates a new row.

Cells: To edit the information in a cell, click on the cell. The cell will be highlighted. You can

now change the information in the cell.

To move from cell to cell, you may use the [TAB] key, or click on the next cell.

Horizontal Scroll Bar: All of the columns may not fit onto one screen. Use the Horizontal

Scroll Bar to move back and forth to see columns on the left or right edge of the screen.

Vertical Scroll Bar: All of the rows may not fit onto one screen. Use the Vertical Scroll Bar to

move up and down to see rows which are off the top or bottom edge of the window or page.

To Add Rows: You may add a new row in one of two ways:

1 Click on the Add or New button. A new row will appear, ready for you to enter data.

2 Look for a asterisk (Ã) in the Row Selector Column. Click on a cell in that row.

To Delete Rows:

1 Click on the row indicator. The row will be highlighted.

2 Click on the Delete button. The row will be marked for deletion with an X.

When you click on Apply or Done, the row (and the data) will disappear from the display.

To Resize Columns: Click and hold a column divider, move mouse left or right to desired

column position, and release the mouse button. The new column position will be saved when clicking the Done button.

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SPSWin Unit Setup Overview

Because SPSWin is capable of so much, new units can require extensive setup if all SPSWin functions are to be used. When setting up new units (all types except Horizon, which is simpler), Sentex Systems recommends that you follow the setup sequence provided below.

NOTES

You do not have to use all the features listed below. Only the steps marked with an

asterisk (Ã) are required.

After entering information in each area, do not forget to save the data before leaving

the window, since all data not saved will be lost.

1. PROFILE PAGE Ã

Stand-Alone Units: Enter all necessary unit connect information (baud rate, password, telephone

number, answer type, etc.).

Multi-Link Chains: Create each unit in the existing ML Chain (using the ADD UNIT icon).

2. MESSAGES PAGE Ã

Stand-Alone Units: Select the unit display type.

Multi-Link Chains: Select the display type for each unit.

3. CONNECTION PAGE (RECEIVE DATA FROM UNIT) Ã

Select Receive All or Receive Settings to retrieve all the necessary unit settings and capacities before you send data to the unit.

4. HOLIDAYS PAGE

Create all necessary Holiday dates that will be referenced by Auto-Unlock and Time Zone schedules.

5. TIME ZONES PAGE

Stand-Alone Units: Create all necessary time zones. Make sure to give each zone a name,

since this is how you will select it in the Access Codes page.

Multi-Link Chains: Create all necessary time zones for each unit in the Multi-Link chain. Make sure to give each zone a name, since this is how you will select it in the Access Codes page.

6. SCHEDULES PAGE

Stand-Alone Units: Create all necessary Auto-Lock / Un-Lock schedules.

Multi-Link Chains: Select all applicable units, then create all necessary Auto-Lock/Un-Lock

schedules.

7. ACCESS LEVELS PAGE

Stand-Alone Units: Create all necessary access levels.

Multi-Link Chains: Create all necessary access levels (select all applicable units if ML).

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8. DIRECTORY SETS PAGE (MULTI-LINK ONLY)

Create all necessary Directory sets and select all applicable units.

9. ACCESS CODES PAGE (ALL UNITS EXCEPT HORIZON)

Enter all Tenant names, telephone numbers, cards, codes, etc. All schedules previously set up will be accessed from here if needed.

Windows NT/2000/XP Administrator Notes

If you plan to run SPSWin on Windows NT, 2000, or XP and you are the system administrator, please note the following:

Before the installation: You must have administrator privileges to install SPSWin.

Immediately after the installation: If there are multiple SPSWin users, you must perform these last

two steps:

Provide shared privileges for the entire SPSWin subdirectory (and any other directory that will

store the databases) AND

Grant "Full Control" permission for each SPSWin user to each subdirectory storing the SPSWin

databases.

Changing SPSWin Files (multiple users): Since each user has an individual registry, it is advised not to change the location of the SPSWin database. Database information changed by one user will

not be reflected in all users.

No "Collision/Race" Condition: SPSWin does not currently support record “locking” (i.e., the process whereby only one user may work with the same database record at a time). Multiple users may simultaneously work with the same database record; however, doing so may result in data loss or corruption. Please manage multiple users accordingly.

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This chapter will cover . . .

 Starting SPSWIN

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 Passwords

 Creating or Editing an SPSWin Password

 Main Window Toolbar Reference

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Starting SPSWIN

1 Click on START.

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

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

4 From the Sentex Applications menu, select SPSWin32.

5 If the SPSWin Password screen appears (Figure 2), enter the password and click D

one.

NOTES

Sentex Applications is the default name of the program group and will appear unless

To create a shortcut to SPSWin, drag the SPSWin32 EXE file icon onto the desktop

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Figure 2: SPSWin Password Screen

the user has changed the program group name.

(see Windows User Guide for details).

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Passwords

There are two types of passwords used in SPSWin:

Unit Passwords

SPSWin 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 SPSWin users.

SPSWin Passwords are not required and can range in length from 1 to 30 characters. SPSWin passwords force SPSWin users to enter a password when opening the application.

Creating or Editing an SPSWin Password

1 Under the T

2 At the Security window (Figure 3), enter/edit the password. The password must be entered

twice for verification.

3 To require the password at SPSWin startup, check the Password is required field.

Removing the checkmark disables the password requirement.

NOTES

ools menu bar, select S

Figure 3: Security Window

ecurity.

For security, entries are displayed as asterisks (*) instead of letters.

Up to 30 keyboard characters can be entered.

Any keyboard character can be used, including the spacebar.

The password is not case sensitive.

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Main Window Toolbar Reference

Button: Purpose:

Creates a new stand-alone unit definition. 23

Opens an existing stand-alone unit definition. 23

Creates a new multi-link chain definition. 26

Page

Reference

Opens an existing multi-link chain definition. 26

Prompts SPSWin to automatically configure your modem settings.

Allows you to custom configure your modem settings.

Runs the Update Status Report. 81

Runs the Unit Detail Report. 75

Opens the SPSWin Help file. n/a

Opens the SPSWin What's Next? hints window.

n/a

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This chapter will cover . . .

 Accessing Modem Configuration

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Chapter 3: Communications

 Setting Your Modem Configuration and Connect Set

 Connecting to a Unit

 Communications Options

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Accessing Modem Configuration

When SPSWin has been successfully started, the Main Window is displayed (see Figure 4). Most SPSWin functions may be accessed from the Main Window.

Figure 4: SPSWin Main Window with Communications Menu

SPSWin’s modem configuration options appear under the C Window.

ommunication menu on the Main

Setting Your Modem Configuration and Connect Set

When using SPSWin for the first time, allow the application to configure your modem and create one or more connect sets to be referenced later in a unit definition. A connect set is a set of instructions that tells SPSWin how to connect with your unit.

AUTO CONFIGURE

Perform the following instructions to have SPSWin automatically configure your connection settings.

1 At the main window, select A

arrive at the Communications Auto Configuration screen (see Figure 5).

uto Configure under the Communication menu option. You will

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Figure 5: Connect Sets and Modem Configuration Window

SPSWin will automatically . . .

Search for each COM port on your computer, identifying any modems.

Create a connect set for direct connection (RS232) on each COM port.

Create (2) two connect sets for each modem (300 & 2400 baud).

When SPSWin finishes its search, you will arrive at the Select Modem screen for each modem it found (Figure 6).

2 Select the modem from the 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.

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Figure 6: Select Modem Screen

If your modem type is not a selection in the drop-down field, you may manually enter

the model type and initialization strings.

If all else fails, select a Default value from the drop-down field and try to connect to a

unit. If the first default setting doesn’t work, try other default settings. Once you have identified which initialization strings work, you can enter the model name. SPSWin will store these new modem settings.

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3 Click OK.

4 When the window displays “Click OK to save,” it has created and named at least one connect

set for you and is finished. When you are finished saving the connect set, click the Done button to return to the SPSWin Main Window.

NOTE: If Auto Configure can’t decipher your modem setup, . . .

Make sure your modem is turned ON and enabled.

Use Retry once or twice. If Retry fails, select Cancel, return to the Main Window,

and select Custom Configure from the Communication drop-down menu.

CUSTOM CONFIGURE

To custom configure your modem and create connect set, perform the following steps:

1 Key in the desired name for the Connect Set – in the NAME field as in Figure 7.

2 Select the desired Connection Type: select Modem if you are using the telephone, or Direct

if you are using a direct RS232 connection.

3 Select the Modem Speed: 300, 1200, 2400, and 4800 Baud are available. (Horizon is 300 or

2400 baud only; 4800 baud for Direct Connect only).

4 If desired, enter any connect set notes in the Description field.

5 Set Communications Port: unless you know which communications port to use from previous

experience, select the Find It button and SPSWin will try to find and enter the correct communications port for you.

6 Select the desired Speaker Volume: soft, medium, and loud.

7 Set Modem Initialization Command: Manually select the modem from the drop-down field.

Figure 7: Custom Configure and Create Connect Set Window

Don’t know your modem type? Check your modem settings in your computer’s control panel (refer to your Windows documentation for more information).

If the modem type is not a selection in the drop-down field, you may enter the name

and initialization strings manually.

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If this fails, select a Default value from the drop-down field and try to connect to a

8 Set Modem Post Initialization Command: this command is used to tweak problem modems;

changing the default is not recommended unless you are still experiencing trouble connecting to a unit. Call your local Sentex Systems dealer for technical support assistance.

9 Once the data for this window has been entered, you must select either the Save or Done

button to save the data. If this data is not saved, leaving this window will lose all data entered. Select the Done button to return to the SPSWin Main Window.

Connecting to a Unit

To start, from the Unit Definition Window, select the Connection tab to display the Connection page (see Figure 8).

1 Select the connect set (which you created earlier) by clicking on the down arrow next to the

Name box, then selecting the connect set name entered earlier.

2 Select the Connect Mode. There are two answer modes, each with three subtypes:

If you are using an RS-232 direct connection, select “Use Direct Connection”.

NOTES: 1) Shared Line and subtype answer modes are not supported by Multi-Link.

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Figure 8: Unit Definition Window Connection Page

Standard (old style) Shared Line

Automatic Automatic

Timed Automatic Timed Automatic

Manual Manual

2) Shared Line is for use with the multiple entry option, in which you have more than one stand alone unit sharing one telephone line.

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Sentex Systems recommends starting out by using Automatic.

If you have problems connecting using Automatic, then try Manual, which allows you to

set the time at which the password is sent.

Once you determine the best time to send the password, select Timed Automatic so you

don't have to reset the Manual answer mode each time you connect with the unit.

3 Click on the Connect button. The Connect To Unit window will be displayed (Figure 9).

Select Units

Figure 9: Connect to Unit Window (Multi-Link)

4 To start the connection process, select the Connect button.

When sending or receiving unit data, you do not need to click the Connect button.

Clicking a Send or Receive button prompts SPSWin to automatically connect to the unit.

When the connect process begins, the Connect Status box (top right of window) and

the status area (lower right of window) become active. The “Handshake OK” message will display in the Progress Window. The Connect button changes to Disconnect, allowing you to terminate the connection at any time.

When the Connect Status box turns green and displays On Line and the status area

blue and displays Connected, you are ready to use the control panel.

5 On the Connect To Unit Window, click on the Control Panel button. The Control Panel window

will then be displayed.

MULTI-LINK CHAINS

Connecting with Multi-Link chains is the same as for stand-alone units, except that the Multi-Link connection page has a row of unit numbers. The user must select the unit, combination of units, or all units that he wishes to address.

Double clicking on UNITS selects or deselects all units.

Selecting or deselecting a unit causes it to turn yellow.

When a unit is being contacted, its background turns turquoise.

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Communications Options

The Communications Options screen (Communication menu >>> Options) allows you to configure particular communications settings when SPSWin cannot successfully connect to the unit(s) under its current or default settings. NOTE: Change the Modem Connection and Direct Connection

settings ONLY under the qualified guidance of your local Sentex Systems dealer.

GENERAL

When a communication failure occurs while SPSWin is sending data to a unit, the software will automatically attempt to resend the data up to the maximum number of attempts necessary.

To disable the resend attempts, enter a “0”.

MODEM CONNECTION

This tab provides modem control settings.

Modem Wake-Up Wait Time: Controls

the maximum time in seconds for the modem to respond to a “wake up” call.

Figure 10: General Tab

Modem Initialization Wait Time: Controls

the maximum wait time in seconds for the modem to respond to an initialization command.

Maximum Modem Initialization Retries:

Controls the maximum number of retries attempted during modem “wake up” and initialization.

Modem Connect Wait Time: Controls the

maximum time in seconds that SPSWin will wait for a carrier tone before it stops the connection process.

DIRECT CONNECTION

During the direct connection process, SPSWin will time out (i.e., cease the connection process) if it does not receive input from the unit for the defined number of seconds.

Figure 11: Modem Connection Tab

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Figure 12: Direct Connection Tab

Chapter 4: Creating or Editing a Unit Definition (Stand-Alone Units)

Chapter 4: Creating or Editing a Unit Definition

(Stand-Alone Units)

This chapter will cover . . .

 Opening a New Unit Definition Window

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 Creating or Editing a Unit Definition (Stand-Alone)

 Copying a Unit Definition

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Opening a New Unit Definition Window

Open the Unit Definition Window by double clicking <new unit> on the Existing Sentex Units field of the SPSWin Main Window (see Figure 13). A drop down menu will appear, giving you the choice of Unit or Multi-Link. Click on Unit. The Unit Definition Window and Profile Page will be displayed (see Figure

14).

Figure 13: SPSWin Main Window with <new unit> Displayed

COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS

Icon: The far left column displays the graphical

representation of the unit type.

Unit Site Name: Name of stand-alone units or Multi-Link chains.

Description: Description of the unit.

Unit Type: Type of unit – Horizon, Infinity, or

Multi-Link.

Updates Pending: A check (“”) appears in this column if changes have been made, but not yet sent to the unit; if the column is blank, any changes made have already been sent.

Definition Last Updated: Date and time anything was changed in the unit definition, whether or not new information was sent to the unit. For example, the description may be changed, but that information will not be sent to the unit.

Unit Last Updated: Date and time when any changes were last sent to the unit from SPSWin.

Data Last Received from the Unit: Date and time when information was last received from the unit.

Unit Short Name: Unique name which identifies specific unit in the database.

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Creating or Editing a Unit Definition (Stand-Alone)

The Unit Definition Window contains all the functions necessary to manage a unit, which are indexed like a card file with “tabs” (see Figure 14). When you access the Unit Definition Window, the Profile Page appears first.

Figure 14: Unit Definition Window Profile Page

1 Enter the Unit Site Name. This is the name that will be displayed in the Existing Sentex Units

field of the SPSWin Main Window.

2 Enter the Short Name. Clicking the cursor in this field causes SPSWin to create the short

name for you. You can change this short name now, but once it is saved, it must remain the

same, since this is the name the database will use to correlate all unit data used in SPSWin. The short name can be a maximum of six characters.

3 Enter the Unit Type, either Horizon or Infinity, from the combo box. Click on the data field and

the combo box will drop down. Click on the desired unit type and the menu will roll back up and display your choice.

4 If desired, enter any unit notes in the Description field.

5 Enter the Telephone Number used to communicate with the unit. If you are directly connected

to the unit via RS-232, leave this data field blank.

6 Enter the Password required to access the unit. The factory default is 000000 (six zeroes).

You can change it if desired, or leave the factory default.

7 Once the data for this window has been entered, you must select either the Apply or Done

button to save the data.

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Copying a Unit Definition

When copying a unit definition, SPSWin will create a new unit definition and copy over all associated data.

Figure 15: Copying Unit Definition Screen

To copy a unit definition, . . .

1 At the SPSWin main window, select the unit definition that you want to copy.

2 Under the U

3 At the Copying Unit Definition screen (see Figure 15), edit the Unit Site Name, if necessary.

4 Edit the Short Name, if necessary. The Short Name is a unique identification tag the

application uses to identify the unit.

5 Click O

nit menu option, select Copy.

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Chapter 5: Creating or Editing a Multi-Link Chain

Chapter 5: Creating or Editing a Multi-Link

Chain

This chapter will cover . . .

 Opening a New Multi-Link Chain Definition Window

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 Creating a New Multi-Link Chain Definition

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Opening a New Multi-Link Chain Definition Window

Open a new Multi-Link Chain Definition Window by clicking on Unit, New, then Multi-Link Chain on the SPSWin Main Window Menu, or by selecting the New Multi-Link Chain icon on the main window toolbar (Figure 16). The Multi-Link Chain Definition Window and Profile Page will be displayed (Figure

17).

NOTE: A Multi-Link Chain can consist of up to a maximum of 16 units.

New

Unit

Open

Unit

New

Multi-Link

Chain

Open

Multi-Link

Chain

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Figure 16: Opening a New Multi-Link Chain Definition Window

TOP: From Main Window Menu

BOTTOM: From Toolbar Icon

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Creating or Editing a Multi-Link Chain Definition

Add Unit

Figure 17

TOP: Multi-Link Definition Window Profile Page

Bottom: Multi-Link Chain Unit Edit Screen

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To create a Multi-Link Definition, refer to Figure 17 and follow the directions below:

1 Enter the Chain Name. This is the name that will be displayed in the Existing Sentex Units

field of the SPSWin Main Window.

2 Enter the Short Name. Clicking the cursor in this field causes SPSWin to create the short

name for you. You can change this short name now, but once it is saved it must remain the same, since this is the name the database will use to correlate all unit data used in SPSWin. The short name can be a maximum of six characters.

3 Enter notes in the Description field (optional).

4 Enter the Telephone Number used to communicate with the unit.

5 Enter the Password required to access the chain; the password should match the one at Unit

#1. The factory default is 000000 (six zeroes). You can change it if desired.

6 Enter the Unit Site Name and Description in the Multi-Link chain box. SPSWin automatically

sets the Unit Number (Unit #1) and Timestamps the entries.

7 To add more units to the chain, select the “Add Unit” icon on the toolbar or double-click on

“Unit Site Name” to bring up the “Editing Multi-Link Chain” window (see Figure 17, Bottom).

8 Click “New” to add a unit to the chain.

You can optionally change the unit Name & Descriptions, then click Apply.

NOTE: You may add more units to your chain in the Editing Multi-Link chain window. Perform step 8 only for EACH unit in your entire Multi-Link chain.

9 When data has been entered, select either the Apply or Done button to save the data.

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Chapter 6: Receiving Data from Unit

This chapter will cover . . .

 Selecting Display Type

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 Downloading Unit Data

 Verifying Unit Data Has Been Received

 Upgrading Your Unit(s)

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Selecting Display Type

Before connecting with the unit, first select the Display Type. From the Unit Definition Window select the Messages tab. The User-Defined Messages page will appear (see Figure 18).

Figure 18: User Defined Messages Page

1 Click on the right arrow to select the Unit and Model.

2 Select the Display Type by clicking on the “Unknown” box, just below the “Display Type” box

(to make the drop-down arrow appear), then click on the down arrow.

3 Select the display type. If unit does not have a display, then use the “None” selection.

NOTE: You will not be able to connect to a unit if any “Display Type” is set to “Unknown”.

You must select a display type for each unit in the chain to connect to the unit.

4 When display type has been selected, click either the Apply or Done button to save the data.

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Downloading Unit Data

From the Unit Definition Window, select the Connection tab, and the Unit Definition Window Connection Page will appear (see Figure 19).

NOTE: If you have input unit data that will differ from the unit data to be downloaded, refer to Merging Unit Data on page 69.

1 Select the connect set from the Name drop-down field. If no connect set has been created,

you must do so before continuing (refer to Setting Your Modem Configuration and Connect Set on page 17).

2 If desired, enter or edit any connection notes in the Description field.

3 Select the Answer Mode. There are two answer modes, each with three subtypes.

Standard (Old style)

Timed Automatic Timed Automatic

NOTES

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Figure 19: Unit Definition Window Connection Page

Shared Line

Automatic Automatic

Manual Manual

Shared Line and subtype connect sets are not currently supported by Multi-Link.

Shared Line is for use with the multiple entry option, in which you have more than

one stand alone unit sharing one telephone line.

When using a Shared Line, the unit password must be numeric (all numbers).

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