Lift-Master SPSWIN 4.0 User Manual
SPSWin
Sentex Programming Software for Windows
User’s Guide
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Software Version
4.0 and up
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Installation and Overview..............................3
System Requirements 3
Differences Between SPS and SPSWin 4
Installing SPSWin Version 4.0 (and/or its
companion applications) 5
Windows NT/2000/XP Administrator Notes 7
SPSWin Help and Tables 7
SPSWin Unit Setup Overview 9
Starting SPSWin...........................................10
Starting SPSWin 10
Passwords 10
Creating or Editing an SPSWin Password 11
Main Window Toolbar Reference 11
Communications..........................................12
Accessing Modem Configuration 12
Setting Your Modem Configuration and Connect
Set 12
Connecting to a Unit 15
Communications Options 16
Creating or Editing a Unit Definition
(Stand-Alone Units) .....................................17
Opening a New Unit Definition Window 17
Creating or Editing a Unit Definition (StandAlone) 18
Copying a Unit Definition 18
Creating or Editing a Multi-Link Chain .......19
Opening a New Multi-Link Chain Definition
Window 19
Creating a New Multi-Link Chain Definition 20
Receiving Data from Unit ............................21
Selecting Display Type 21
Downloading Unit Data 22
Verifying Unit Data Has Been Received 24
Upgrading Your Unit(s) 24
Entering and Editing Unit Data ...................25
Time Zones 25
Schedules 27
Holidays 29
Access Levels 30
Access Codes 32
Accessing Unit and Multi-Link Data Fields 38
Creating and Editing Directory Sets (Multi-Link
Only) 39
Relays 40
Settings 41
Messages 44
Firmware 45
Updates 45
Transactions 46
Notes 47
Sending Data to a Unit.................................48
Merging Unit Data ........................................49
Accessing the Merge Feature 49
Setting Merge Priority 50
Viewing Update Results 50
Printing or Exporting Reports.....................51
Accessing Reports 51
Printing Reports 52
Exporting Reports 52
Reports Description 53
Viewing and Printing Transactions.............56
Downloading Transactions 56
Viewing and Printing Transactions 56
On-Line Programming .................................57
Using the On-Line Programmer 57
Using the Control Panel 58
Changing the Unit Password 59
Appendix ......................................................60
SPSWin Main Window Menu Bar 60
Unit Definition Window Menu Bar 63
Control Panel Actions Reference 65
Merge Options (Data Results Reference) 66
Conflict Definitions (Unit Update Status Report) 68
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Installation and Overview
Installation and Overview
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
Differences Between SPS and
SPSWin
Installing SPSWin Version 4.0
(and/or its companion
applications)
Each time you finish entering data in SPSWin, you must always either
If you do not perform either Send Changes or Send All after making
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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 48.
changes in SPSWin, your system will not function predictably.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SPSWin Help and Tables
Windows NT/2000/XP
Administrator Notes
SPSWin Unit Setup Overview
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System Requirements
To run SPSWin, your system must have Windows 95 (full version) or higher and the following:
: For databases having a large number of access codes (e.g., a combination of 1000 or more
Note
directory codes, entry codes, and/or cards), Sentex strongly suggests using the recommended
hardware.
W
INDOWS 95, 98, OR ME® USERS
Minimum Recommended
Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz)
IBM PC-Compatible Computer
64 MB of RAM 128 MB of RAM
240 MB hard disk free 300 MB hard disk free
Internet Explorer 4.01
(Service Pack 2)
Hayes-compatible modem connected to
a COM port
CD ROM
Mouse
800 x 600 Display Setting
Table 1: SPSWin System Requirements (Windows 95, 98, or ME)
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.
Pentium II 400-megahertz (MHz)
IBM PC-Compatible Computer
Internet Explorer 5.0
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WINDOWS NT, 2000, OR XP® USERS
Minimum Recommended
Pentium 333-megahertz (MHz)
IBM PC-Compatible Computer
128 MB of RAM 256 MB of RAM
240 MB hard disk free 300 MB hard disk free
Internet Explorer 4.01
(Service Pack 2)
Hayes-compatible modem connected to
a COM port
CD ROM
Mouse
800 x 600 Display Setting
Table 2: SPSWin System Requirements (Windows NT, 2000, or XP)
Pentium II 400-megahertz (MHz)
IBM PC-Compatible Computer
Internet Explorer 5.0
Windows NT 4 Users: You must have Service Pack 6
(or greater) installed on your machine.
Windows 2000 Users: If you receive an error message stating that you need Windows Installer 2.0,
make sure the CD is your computer’s drive, open Windows Explorer®, go to the CD’s
“\Support\Windows Installer 2.0\Win2000” directory and double-click on the “instmsiw.exe” setup file.
When the setup is complete, double-click the “setup.exe” file on the CD’s root directory to start the
installation again.
Windows NT/2000/XP Users: You must have administrator privileges to install the application.
Differences Between SPS and SPSWin
U
SABILITY
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.
V
ERSATILITY
SPS stores basic tenant and unit data. SPSWin also
stores time zones, schedules, holidays, relays, etc.
C
ONVENIENCE
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.
F
AST STARTUP
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.
D
ATA CONTROL
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.
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CONS AND HIGHLIGHTS
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 eye-catching
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.
W
INDOWS FEATURES
SPSWin gives you all he conveniences of Windows,
including Toolbar, Taskbar, function tabs, and dropdown menus that allow instant access to all SPSW in
features.
O
NLINE PROGRAMMER
You may use SPSWin 4.0 to program a unit on-line as
you would with SPS DOS. For more information on
using the on-line programmer, see page 57.
Installation and Overview
Installing SPSWin Version 4.0 (and/or its companion applications)
BOUT THE SPSWIN CD
A
This CD includes the installation programs for:
SPSWin (SPS for Windows) – includes Tenant Manager, Data Exchange, and ERMAWin
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.
You may install any of the applications from this CD together or as separate stand-alone applications. The
installation program is located in the root directory and will start up automatically when you insert the CD.
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NSTALLATION
In order for SPSWin 4.0 or its companion applications to operate properly, it must be installed onto the computer
workstation’s hard disk drive from where the application will be launched. SPSW in 4.0 or its companion
applications cannot be executed directly from the CD. During the installation, you will be prompted to select one
or more applications to install. Enable the checkbox(es) next to the application(s) you wish to install.
Important
:
If you are upgrading SPSWin from an earlier version, you must install version 4.0 in the same
directory where the older version of SPSWin currently resides.
Before installing SPSWin on a computer running Windows® NT, 2000, or XP, review the notes
on page 7.
Users cannot run SPSWin on a central server from remote workstations. All users must have
SPSWin installed on their local computer. However, they can share a database (.mdb file) if
they have read/write capabilities to the server where the database resides. For more information
on sharing databases, see page 7.
To install SPSWin 4.0:
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
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 one or more 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 setup.exe
file in the SPSWin subdirectory.
on Add/Remove Programs.
If this is a new install, then you’ve completed the installation.
When upgrading from SPSWin ver. 1.04 to 4.0 or above, continue with the Upgrade Conversion
instructions below.
When upgrading from SPSWin ver. 1.05 or above to 4.0 or above, continue with the Upgrade Utility
instructions on page 6.
U
PGRADE CONVERSION FROM 1.04 (16 BIT) TO 4.0 OR ABOVE (32 BIT)
1. Start SPSWin. A dialogue box will inform 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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UPGRADE DATABASE UTILITY FOR ALL VERSIONS
1. Start SPSWin, Tenant Manager, or Data
Exchange. If you get a message stating
“Database Version Mismatch”, you must run the
SPSWin Database Upgrade Utility. Note: If you
do not have access to the SPSWin application,
check with your system administrator.
2. Run the Database Upgrade Utility (under the
Tools menu in SPSWin). OR
From the taskbar, select
>> Sentex Applications >> SPSWin Database
Upgrade Utility.
:
Notes
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.
When uninstalling SPSWin 3.0 or
below, Sentex strongly suggests using
the automatic uninstall feature. W e
discourage manually uninstalling
SPSWin 3.0 or below.
Although the system will not overwrite
the database, Sentex still recommends
that you make backup copies.
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.
Important
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).
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.
: When downloading data from a unit and merging it to your SPSWin database (with a
>> Programs
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
Check the file name and path. If the file path
is incorrect, click Browse and select the
correct file. Click OK.
All the data from your old databases will be
copied into the new databases.
The SPSWin 4.0 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.
If you want to look at the databases through
a program other than SPSWin, Sentex
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®.
SPSWin 2.0). Click on ERMAWin.
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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Installation and Overview
SHARING AN SPSWIN DATABASE
A shared SPSWin database enables multiple users to edit its data. An SPSWin database (.mdb file) may be
shared if the database resides on a network server/computer where the SPSWin users have read and write
capabilities. When enabling users to share an SPSWin database, perform and ensure the following:
Locate the SPSWin .mdb file (located in the SPSWin directory). Copy it to the server. Then each user
must select the database. Each user should know that s/he shares the database with another user (or
other users), thereby avoiding any confusion when editing data.
Users sharing the same database should avoid simultaneously editing data for the same units. For
example, while one user edits Unit 1, another should edit Unit 2 or Unit 3. Users may be blocked when
trying to simultaneously edit the same units.
Users sharing the same database should also avoid editing data when another user attempts to transmit
data to/from units associated with the database. This may cause unexpected results.
Windows NT/2000/XP Administrator Notes
If SPSWin will run on Windows NT, 2000, or XP and you are the system administrator, note the following:
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EFORE THE INSTALLATION
You must have administrator privileges to install SPSWin.
Windows XP Users: If there are multiple SPSWin users, there are two ways to configure your system:
In Windows Explorer®, go to Tools >> Folder Options >> View and disable the “Use simple file
sharing (Recommended)” option. Then provide shared privileges and grant “Full Control” permission
after installing SPSWin (see below). OR
When installing SPSWin, change the install path to the “Shared Documents” directory. The default path
for this directory is “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents”. Note, however, that installing
SPSWin with this method will provide access to all users.
I
MMEDIATELY AFTER THE INSTALLATION
If there are multiple SPSWin users:
Provide shared privileges for the entire SPSWin subdirectory (and any other directory that will store the
databases) AND
Grant "Full Control" permission for each user to each subdirectory storing the SPSWin databases.
C
HANGING 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.
N
O "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.
SPSWin Help and Tables
H
ELP
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.
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“Getting Started” is in the Help menu
of the Main Screen.
Online Help is an on-line version of
this manual provided for reference.
Installation and Overview
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
Column
Column
Header
Row
Indicator
Row
Horizontal
Scroll Bar
Figure 1: Example of Table
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 () 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.
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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 () 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.
3. 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.
Installation and Overview
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 () 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.
ROFILE PAGE
1. P
6. S
CHEDULES PAGE
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. M
ESSAGES PAGE
Stand-Alone Units: Select the unit display type.
Multi-Link Chains: Select the display type for each
unit.
3. C
ONNECTION PAGE (RECEIVE DATA FROM UNIT)
Select Receive All or Receive Settings to retrieve all
the necessary unit settings and capacities before you
send data to the unit.
4. H
OLIDAYS PAGE
Create all necessary Holiday dates that will be
referenced by Auto-Unlock and Time Zone schedules.
5. T
IME 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.
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. A
CCESS LEVELS PAGE
Stand-Alone Units: Create all necessary
access levels.
Multi-Link Chains: Create all necessary
access levels (select all applicable units if ML).
8. D
IRECTORY SETS PAGE (MULTI-LINK
ONLY)
Create all necessary Directory sets and select
all applicable units.
CCESS CODES PAGE (ALL UNITS EXCEPT
9. A
HORIZON)
Enter all Tenant names, telephone numbers,
cards, codes, etc. All schedules previously set
up will be accessed from here if needed.
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.
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Starting SPSWin
This chapter will cover . . .
Starting SPSWin
Starting SPSWin
Passwords
Creating or Editing an SPSWin Password
Main Window Toolbar Reference
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Starting SPSWin
1. Click on .
2. From the fly-up START menu, select
PROGRAMS >> Sentex Applications >>
SPSWin.
3. If the SPSWin Password screen appears
(Figure 2), enter the password and click D
Notes:
Sentex Applications is the default name of the program group and will appear unless the user has
changed the program group name.
To create a shortcut to SPSW in, drag the SPSW in32 EXE file icon onto the desktop (see Windows
User Guide for details).
one.
Figure 2: SPSWin Password Screen
Passwords
There are two types of passwords used in SPSWin:
U
NIT PASSWORDS
These 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.
SPSW
These 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.
For creating or editing SPSWin passwords, see page 11.
IN PASSWORDS
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Creating or Editing an SPSWin Password
Starting SPSWin
1. Under the Tools menu bar, select S
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:
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.
ecurity.
Main Window Toolbar Reference
Figure 3: Security Window
Button Purpose See Page
Creates a new stand-alone unit definition. 17
Opens an existing stand-alone unit definition. 17
Creates a new multi-link chain definition. 19
Opens an existing multi-link chain definition. 19
Prompts SPSWin to automatically configure your modem settings. 12
Allows you to custom configure your modem settings. 14
Runs the Unit Update Status Report. 55
Runs the Unit Detail Report. 53
Opens the SPSWin Help file. n/a
Opens the SPSWin What's Next? hints window. n/a
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Communications
This chapter will cover . . .
Communications
Accessing Modem Configuration
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. SPSWin’s modem configuration options appear under the
ommunication menu on the Main Window.
C
Figure 4: SPSWin Main Window with Communications Menu
Setting Your Modem Configuration and Connect Set
When using SPSW in 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.
A
UTO CONFIGURE
Perform the following instructions to have SPSWin automatically configure your connection settings. At the main
window, select A
Communications Auto Configuration screen (see Figure 5).
uto Configure under the Communication menu option. You will arrive at the
Figure 5: Connect Sets and Modem Configuration Window
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Communications
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).
Figure 6: Select Modem Screen
1. 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.
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. SPSW in will store these new modem
settings.
2. Click OK.
3. 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.
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.
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Communications
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.
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.
If this 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.
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.
Figure 7: Custom Configure and Create Connect Set Window
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Connecting to a Unit
Communications
1. To start, from the Unit Definition Window, select
the Connection tab to display the Connection
page (see Figure 8).
2. 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.
3. Select the Connect Mode. There are two
answer modes, each with three subtypes:
Standard
(Old Style)
Shared Line
Automatic Automatic
Timed Automatic Timed Automatic
Manual Manual
If you are using an RS-232 direct connection,
select “Use Direct Connection”.
4. Click on the Connect button. The Connect To
Unit window will be displayed (Figure 9).
5. 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
at the bottom of the window turns blue
and displays Connected, you are ready to
use the control panel.
6. On the Connect To Unit Window, click on the
Control Panel button. The Control Panel
window will then be displayed.
Select Units
Figure 8: Unit Definition Window Connection Page
Notes:
Shared Line and subtype answer modes are not 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.
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.
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Figure 9: Connect to Unit Window (Multi-Link)
Communications
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.
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. Change the Modem Connection and Direct Connection settings ONLY under the qualified guidance of
your local Sentex Systems dealer.
G
ENERAL
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”.
M
ODEM 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.
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 SPSW in will
wait for a carrier tone before it stops the
connection process.
IRECT CONNECTION
D
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 10: General Tab
Figure 11: Modem Connection Tab
Figure 12: Direct Connection Tab
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Creating or Editing a Unit Definition (Stand-Alone Units)
Creating or Editing a Unit Definition (Stand-Alone Units)
This chapter will cover . . .
Opening a New Unit Definition Window
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
C
OLUMN DESCRIPTIONS
Icon: The far left column displays the graphical
representation of the unit type.
Unit Site Name: Name of stand-alone units or MultiLink 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 SPSW in.
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 Units)
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.
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.
Figure 14: Unit Definition Window Profile Page
Copying a Unit Definition
When copying a unit definition, SPSWin will create a new unit definition
and copy over all associated data.
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.
K.
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Figure 15: Copying Unit
Definition Screen
Creating or Editing a Multi-Link Chain
This chapter will cover . . .
Creating or Editing a Multi-Link Chain
Opening a New Multi-Link Chain Definition Window
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 (see 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
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
Creating a New Multi-Link Chain Definition
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.
Add Unit
7. To add more units to the chain, select the
“Add Unit” icon on the toolbar or doubleclick on “Unit Site Name” to bring up the
“Editing Multi-Link Chain” window (see
Figure 18, 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.
Figure 17: Multi-Link Definition Window Profile Page
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Figure 18: Multi-Link Chain Unit Edit Screen
This chapter will cover . . .
Receiving Data from Unit
Receiving Data from Unit
Selecting Display Type
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.
1. From the Unit Definition Window select the
Messages tab.
The User-Defined Messages page will appear
(see Figure 19).
2. Click on the right arrow to select the Unit and
Model.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. When display type has been selected, click
either the Apply or Done button to save the
data.
Figure 19: User Defined Messages Page
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