Lift-Master SVWIN User Manual
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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Introduction: SVWin Software Basics
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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
FAST STARTUP
CONVENIENCE
DATA CONTROL
SCHEDULING
RELAY CONTROL
The SVWin software guides you quickly and easily through the
installation procedure.
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.
Program unit configurations, entry codes, directory codes and
telephone numbers from a remote location.
Control data precedence when receiving data.
Maintain and edit all data offline, and then schedule uploading or
downloading at a convenient time.
Control unit functions directly. Connect to the unit, select the control
panel, and you can cycle, latch or release relays.
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This chapter will cover . . .
Information about this Manual
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Chapter 1: Installing SVWin
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System Requirements
Installing SVWin
SVWin “Help” Aids
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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
32 MB of RAM
200 MB hard disk free
Pentium II Processor
128 MB of RAM
300 MB hard disk free
SVWin System Requirements
Hayes-compatible modem
connected via a COM port
CD ROM
Mouse
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:
1 Start Windows.
2 Place 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.
3 From the taskbar, select the Start Button, point to Settings, 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.
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
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Chapter 2: Starting SVWin
This chapter will cover . . .
Starting SVWin
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Passwords
SVWin Unit Setup Overview
The Menu Bar
The Main Menu
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Starting SVWin
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 SVWin.
5 If 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.
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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Figure 1: Enter SVWin Password Screen
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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
To edit the password, follow these steps:
be able to connect to the unit.
1 From the main menu (see Figure 2), click Work on an Existing Unit Definition.
2 At the Existing Units window (see Figure 3), select the desired unit from the Panel
Information table.
Figure 2: SVWin Main Menu
3 In the Unit Password field, enter the new password. Unit passwords must be six numeric
digits in length.
Figure 3: Existing Units Screen
4 Click Work with Unit.
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CREATING AN SVWIN PASSWORD
1 From the main menu, click Password Maintenance.
2 From the SVWin Password screen (see Figure 4), disable the Password will not be
required when starting SVWin checkbox.
Figure 4: SVWin Password Screen
3 Enter the new SVWin password. The SVWin password may only be 6 numeric digits in
length.
4 Re-enter the password in the Verify New SVWin Password box.
5 Click OK.
EDITING AN SVWIN PASSWORD
1 From the main menu, click Password Maintenance.
2 From the SVWin Password screen, enter the current SVWin password.
3 To disable the password requirement, click to enable the Password will not be required
when starting SVWin checkbox.
4 Enter the new SVWin password. The SVWin password may only be 6 numeric digits in
length.
5 Re-enter the password in the Verify New SVWin Password box.
6 Click 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 M
Selecting an SVWin Main Database on page 22 for more information.
ew Unit Database: Click to add a new unit to the SVWin database. See Adding a
N
New Unit Definition on page 16 for more information.
pen Unit Database: Click to view or edit SVWin Unit data. See Editing a Unit
O
Configuration on page 24 for more information.
chedule Changes: Click to schedule a time for SVWin to automatically send changes
S
to all units. See Scheduling to Send Changes to All Units on page 38 for more
information.
Passw
password. See Passwords on page 9 for more information.
it: Shuts down SVWin and returns to Windows.
Ex
ord: Opens the SVWin password screen. Allows you to create or edit an SVWin
ain Database: Click to select a different SVWin Main database. See
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 F
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.
oreground Color: Allows you to change SVWin's foreground color.
HELP
elp Topics: Opens the SVWin HTML Help file.
H
bout SVWin: Displays information about your version of SVWin.
A
Technical Support: Offers technical support information and database repair functions.
Obtaining Technical Support
Repair SVWin Databases
Unlock SVWin Databases
* Use only under the guidance of dealer qualified technical support.
: Information about whom to contact for technical support.
*: Analyzes, compacts, and repairs an SVWin database.
*: Unlocks an SVWin database.
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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
Chapter 3: Modem Configuration
This chapter will cover . . .
Configuring Your Modem
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Modem Connection Trouble
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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).
1 Find 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.
2 Baud Rate: Select your modem’s baud rate (300 or 2400). NOTE: 2400 baud modems
are ONLY supported by Spectrum units with the -301 board.
3 Set Modem Volume: Select the desired Modem Speaker Volume.
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Figure 6: Modem Setup Screen
Chapter 3: Modem Configuration
4 Set 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.
5 Test 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.
6 Select 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
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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).
1 Increase the Delay setting by one second and try connecting to the unit again. The
factory default is zero (0) seconds.
2 Continue increasing the Delay setting by one second, and testing again, until you have
reached 30 seconds.
3 If no Delay settings between 1 and 30 seconds work, contact your dealer for technical
support.
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