Lift-master VERSA XS User Manual
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Versa XS 2.0
Advanced Programming Guide
Versatile Access Control Programming Software
for EL Models
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VERSA XS OVERVIEW & OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
About Versa XS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Direct Connect to the Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
About the Versa XS CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Starting Versa XS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Unit Configuration Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Exit Versa XS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
UNIT MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-27
Unit Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16
Adding or Modifying a Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19
Creating a Unit Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Time Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26
LCD-EL 2000 Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
TENANT MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-41
Adding or Modifying Tenant Record . . . . . . . . . . .28-30
Tenant Information Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33
Add or Modify Director y Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
Adding or Modifying Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-38
Delete Credential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Adding or Modifying Tenant Groups . . . . . . . . . .39-40
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
COMMUNICATIONS SET-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-48
Modem Configuration Screen Reference . . . . . . . . .42
Communications - Auto Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Communications - Custom Configure . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adding or Modifying a Connect Set . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47
Merge Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
SENDING/RECEIVING DATA COMMUNICATIONS . . .49-57
Transfer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Scheduled Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using Direct Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Real-Time Monitoring and Transactions . . . . . . .52-54
Connection Details Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Mismatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57
DATABASE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-60
Create a Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Opening a Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Renaming a Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Backing up a Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Deleting a Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Restore/Compact/Repair a Database . . . . . . . . . . . .60
REPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-62
Transaction Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Unit Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Tenant Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Directory Code Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Directory Code Insert Repor t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Exporting Repor ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Printing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-64
CONTACT AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION . . . . . .65
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VERSA XS SET UP & OVERVIEW
EL2000
EL25
OR
J301
Direct Connect
Connector
Direct
Connect Cable
ABOUT VERSA XS
Versa XS is a Windows®-based software application that allows you to use your personal computer to conveniently
manage tenant and unit data for one or more units.Versa XS uses a Microsoft Access
information associated with the unit(s). With Versa XS’s Send Data features, this information can then be easily
transmitted (i.e., uploaded) to the unit(s) via modem or direct connection.
Versa XS also allows you to receive (i.e., download) data from the unit. This is a necessary feature because each unit
has its own database, and data added to the unit via the unit’s keypad or your touch-tone phone will not be added to
Versa XS’s database until it is received from the unit. It is important to keep both databases updated so there is no
mismatched data.
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database (.MDB file) to store
DIRECT CONNECT TO THE UNITS
TO CONNECT DIRECTLY TO THE UNITS USING A PC
1. Locate pin connector J301 on the main board of the unit.
2. Plug 3 pin connector of the Direct Connect cable (part number 2B731) into J301.
3. Plug 9 pin connector into 9 pin port located on your PC.
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Connection Specifications
Baud Rate: 19200 bpm
Data Bits: 1
Start Bits: 1
Stop Bits: 2
Parity: None
Slow Control: None
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ABOUT THE VERSA XS CD
The Versa XS CD includes the installation program for the Versa XS software and other suppor ting files. For a complete
description of these files, please refer to the “CD File List.txt” file, located on the Versa XS CD.
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To open the file, load the CD into your computer’s CD ROM drive, open Windows Explorer
and double-click on the file after locating it.
, select the CD ROM drive,
System Requirements
Your system must have Windows 98 or higher and the following:
NOTE: For databases having a large number of access codes (e.g., a combination of 1000 or more directory codes,
entry codes, cards, etc.), Chamberlain strongly suggests using the recommended hardware.
Windows®98 OR ME Users
Minimum Recommended
Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) Pentium III 450-megahertz (MHz)
IBM PC-Compatible Computer IBM PC-Compatible Computer
64 MB of RAM 128 MB of RAM
240 MB hard disk free 300 MB hard disk free
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later and/or Shockwave Flash Player (version 5.0 or later)
CD ROM
800 x 600 Display Setting 1024 x 768 Display Setting
Windows 98 Users: You must have Y2K Update 2 installed on your computer - does not apply to Windows 98,
Second Edition.
Windows®NT, 2000, OR XP Users
Minimum Recommended
Pentium 333-megahertz (MHz) Pentium III 450-megahertz (MHz)
IBM PC-Compatible Computer IBM PC-Compatible Computer
128 MB of RAM 256 MB of RAM
240 MB hard disk free 300 MB hard disk free
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later and/or Shockwave Flash Player (version 5.0 or later)
CD ROM
800 x 600 Display Setting 1024 x 768 Display Setting
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Windows NT 4 Users: You must have Service Pack 6 (or greater) installed on your computer.
Windows 2000 Users: If you receive an error message stating that you need Windows Installer 2.0, make sure the CD
is in your computer’s drive, open Windows Explorer
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.
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, go to the CD’s “\Suppor t\Windows Installer 2.0\Win2000” directory
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INSTALLATION
In order for Versa XS to operate properly, it must be installed onto the computer workstation’s hard disk drive from
where the application will be launched. Versa XS cannot be executed directly from the CD.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Users cannot run Versa XS on a central server from remote workstations. All users must have
Versa XS installed on their local computer.
XP Users
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NT, 2000, or XP Users
Notes for Windows
If you plan to run Versa XS 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 Versa XS.
Windows
If there are multiple Versa XS 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
• Then provide shared privileges and grant “Full Control” permission after installing Versa XS (see below).
• When installing Versa XS, change the install path to the “Shared Documents” directory. The default path for this
Immediately After the Installation
If there are multiple Versa XS users:
• Provide shared privileges for the entire Versa XS subdirectory (and any other directory that will store the databases).
• Grant “Full Control” permission for each Versa XS user to each subdirectory storing the Versa XS databases.
To Install Versa XS, Perform the Following Steps
1. Start Windows
2. Place the Versa XS CD in the CD ROM drive. Versa XS will automatically start the installation process; follow the
3. From the taskbar, click Start >> Settings >> Control Panel.
4. From the Control Panel window, double-click on Add/Remove Programs.
5. From the Add/Remove Programs screen, click the Install/Uninstall tab or Add New Programs button (depending on
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6. Follow the on-screen prompts.
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(Recommended)” option.
OR
directory is “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents”.
NOTE: Installing Versa XS with this method will provide access to all users.
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on-screen prompts. If the installation process does not automatically start, continue with the instructions below.
your operating system). Click Install or the CD or Floppy button.
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NOTE: The Versa XS installer may prompt you to reboot your computer one or more times during the installation
process. This is required by Microsoft operating system. If after each reboot Versa XS does not automatically continue
with the installation, double-click on the setup.exe file in the Versa XS subdirectory.
You have completed the installation.
Installation Notes
MDAC Installation
During initial setup if your system detects that MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components) version 2.6 must be
installed or reinstalled, click NEXT. The operating system will add it and may require you to restart.
Internet Explorer
The Versa XS 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.
Windows®Registry
Versa XS 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\Versa XS.
Versa XS Database
If you want to look at the databases through a program other than Versa XS, Chamberlain recommends that you make
a copy of the databases for that purpose.You can view the databases using Microsoft Access
data for use in other programs such as Microsoft Excel
Although the system will not overwrite the database, Chamberlain still recommends that you make backup copies (see
also Backing Up a Database page 59).
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Changing Versa XS Files (Multiple Users)
Since each user has an individual registry, it is advised not to change the location of the Versa XS database. Database
information changed by one user will not be reflected in all users.
Record “Locking” (Multiple Users)
Versa XS does not currently suppor t 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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7.0 or you can export the
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STARTING VERSA XS
From the Desktop (if a Shortcut Exists)
Double-click the Versa XS icon,
OR
From the Start Menu
1. Click the Start button.
2. From the Start menu, select Programs >> Versa XS >> Versa XS.
If the Versa XS Password screen appears, enter the password if required (see Passwords on page 9 for
more information).
For information on disabling the password, see Passwords on page 9.
NOTES:
• Versa XS 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 Versa XS, drag the Versa XS .exe file icon onto the desktop (see your Windows User Guide
for details).
• At startup, Versa XS will display the Main Screen (see Main Screen on next page for more information).
• If Versa XS detects a database from previous version, the database will be automatically upgraded and a backup
copy will be placed in the backup folder (e-g. Program Files / Versa XS / Database / Backup).
• Versa XS will detect whether Versa XS 1.0 exists or not. If Versa XS 1.0 is installed, Versa XS will automatically
remove the previous version prior to installing Versa XS.
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MAIN SCREEN
Each time you activate the Versa XS program the Main Screen will be displayed.
The Main Screen is divided into different areas: Title Bar, Main Menu, Tool Bar, Unit List, Parent Window and Status Bar.
• Title Bar: Displays the name of the application Versa XS, followed by the currently used database path.
• Main Menu: Displays the names of the menus. Clicking a menu name displays a list of commands for accessing
Versa XS functions.
• Tool Bar: Displays icons that allow you to perform various Versa XS functions.
• Unit List: Displays the units stored in the current database.
• Parent Window: Displays windows currently in use (i.e. Tenant Information windows, New Unit windows, etc..)
• Status Bar: Displays helpful information for the window currently selected.
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Main
Menu
Tool Bar
Unit List
Area
Status
Bar
Title Bar
Parent
Window
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ICONS
Unit Management
New Unit: Used to create a
new unit.
Time Zones: Used to
set up time zones
(schedules).
Doors: Used to define
and enable/disable de
connected to the unit.
Tenant Management
New Tenant: Used to create
a new tenant.
New Tenant Group: Used to
create a new tenant group.
Bulk Load Credentials: Used to
enter credentials (tags) into a
selected unit.
Sending/Receiving Data Communications
Direct Control: Used to
give commands to
the unit via your PC.
Custom Configurations: Used to
define connection details.
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Unit Configuration: Used to
access various unit setting
windows.
Relays: Used to
open the time zones
window.
Alarms: Used to
enable/disable alarm
situations.
View Tenants: Used to display
tenant information.
New Directory Code: Used to
create a new directory code.
View Credentials: Used to
display credential (tag)
information.
Real Time Monitoring: Used to
monitor the unit.
Transfer Data: Used to exchange
information between your PC
and the unit.
Settings: Used to
configure the unit settings.
Devices: Used to define
and enable/disable devices
connected to the unit.
Unit Status: Used to display
selected unit's status.
View Tenant Groups: Used to
display tenant group information.
View Directory Codes: Used to
display all directory codes for a
selected unit.
Delete Credentials: Used to
delete credentials.
Auto-Configuration: Used to
define connection details
automatically.
Firmware Update: Used to
update firmware between
your PC and the unit.
Reports
Reports: Used to access various
report windows
Transaction Report: Used to
create spread sheets that display
credential activity.
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Versa XS 2.0 Commands
Directory Code Report: Used to
create spread sheets for directory
code comparisons.
Password: Used to
enable/disable password
settings.
Save All: Saves information
in all open windows.
Preferences: Used to define
Versa XS 2.0 settings.
Unit Report: Lists unit settings
in report format.
Tenant Report: Used to
create spread sheets for tenant
comparisons.
Directory Code Insert Report: Used to
create a printable directory code
insert.
Save: Saves information
in currently selected
window.
Help Contents: Opens On-Line
Help.
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Credential Report: Used to
create spread sheets for
credential comparisons.
Export: Used to convert
spread sheets created in
Versa XS 2.0 to .xls or .txt for mats.
Exit: Closes Versa XS 2.0.
Screen Tip: Opens an information
box that displays the purpose of
the currently selected screen.
PASSWORDS
Versa XS passwords can range in length from 1 to 10
characters and/or numbers (alphanumeric).
When Versa XS prompts you for a password you must
enter it to start the application. If you don’t know your
password or it doesn’t work, check with your system
administrator (or the person who assigned it).
NOTE: The Versa XS password should not be confused
with the unit password. The Versa XS password is used to
grant or deny access to the software.The unit password is
used to access the unit for programming. For more
information on setting the unit password, see Unit
Configuration on next page.
To Set a Versa XS Password
1. From the menu bar, select Tools >> Password OR from the tool bar click the Password icon.
2. The Set Password screen will appear. At the Set Password screen, enable the “Required” check box.
3. Enter the password into the “Password” and “Verify Password” text boxes.
4. Click OK to save changes.
To Remove the Versa XS Password:
1. At the Set Password screen, disable the “Required” check box.
2. Click OK to save changes.
NOTES:
• For security, entries are displayed as asterisks (*) instead of letters.
• ONLY alpha characters and numbers may be used.
• The password is case sensitive.
• After three unsuccessful password attempts, Versa XS will quit.
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UNIT CONFIGURATION PASSWORD
As an added security feature Versa XS requires that a password be entered when editing any unit information.
This feature cannot be bypassed and the password must be entered for each unit separately. When “Edit” is
selected from the “Unit Configuration” screen, a pop up window informing you that a password must be entered in
order to edit any unit information. The “Unit Configuration Password” is “manager” and is not case sensitive.
EXITING VERSA XS
To exit Versa XS select File >> Exit from the main menu or click the EXIT icon from the tool bar. Versa XS will
prompt you to ensure you wish to exit Versa XS. Click YES to exit.
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UNIT MANAGEMENT
UNIT CONFIGURATION
Unit Settings Reference
The Unit Settings windows allow you to modify a unit definition. It can be
accessed by selecting Unit >> Configure >> Settings from the main
menu or from the tool bar click the Unit Configuration icon >> Settings.
Unit Settings Reference
• Unit Name: Name that you will assign to a single unit.
• Unit Type: EL25, EL2000C (no display), EL2000L (LCD display).
• Country: Select which country that the unit is located in from the drop-
down menu or enter name. This is a REQUIRED FIELD when creating
a new unit.
• State/Prov.: Enter the state that the unit is located or select it from the drop-down menu.
• City: Enter the city that the unit is located in.
• Unit Password: Displays the unit’s current password.The unit will not allow you to program the system unless you
know the unit password.The password must have six digits (000000-999999).
• Description: Use this box to enter optional information about the unit.
• Unit No.: Up to seven (7) units can be installed on a single telephone line. Each unit must have a unique number from
1 to 7. The unit number identifies each unit within a chain. Adding or removing units will require the unit’s ID to be
re-entered. Versa XS CANNOT change the unit number during programming.The unit can ONLY be changed at the
unit’s keypad.
• Linked Unit Group: Select an existing group name or enter a new one.
• Connect Set: Allows you to select a pre-defined set of instructions that tells Versa XS how to connect with the unit. A
connect set can include instructions for direct connection (RS232 and COM port) or modem connection (modem type,
baud rate and COM port). Connect sets are created when configuring your communications settings.
• PBX Digit: If a unit is connected to a PBX telephone system, it can be directed to dial a specified digit, pause briefly
(so the PBX can give the system an outside line) and then dial any 7-digit (or longer) telephone number that has been
programmed into the system.
• Rings Before Answer: Sets the number of rings before the system answers a remote call to program the unit.
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Number can be between 0-15 (default: 5 rings). A value of 0 will NOT allow the unit to be programmed remotely.
• Phone No.: Enter the telephone number of the phone line currently connected to the unit.
• Override Answering Service: When enabled, Versa XS will override the answering service by dialing the line
attached to your unit (letting the phone ring the specified “Number of Rings”) and then hanging up. After a few
seconds Versa XS will dial the same number again. The unit will immediately answer the second call.
• Number of Rings: Determines the number of rings allowed to connect to the unit when “Override Answering Service”
is enabled. Max. 9 rings.
• Retry Delay: Sets the length of time (in seconds) before Versa XS will retry to connect. When “Override Answering
Service” is enabled.
• Alternate Prefixes: When the homeowner or manager presses ## or *** on the resident phone, the unit will
disconnect from the telephone line and allow the person to send a Direct Command (##) or program the system (***),
to wait for commands. Some telephone companies offer special features that require the person to press a preceding
“#” or “*”.
• Restore Defaults: Resets the unit settings to their default values.
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Control Settings Reference
• Record Deactivation: Allows you to preset how long the record
will be active.
1. None: Records never expire.
2. Fixed: Allows you to set a date when records will become
inactive.
3. System Generated: Allows you to set the number of days
(from the date the record was created) before it becomes
inactive (1-1000 days, default: 30).
• Talk Time: Sets the number of seconds the visitor is allowed to
talk with the tenant (15-250 seconds, default: 60 seconds).
• Max Visitor Call Rings: Sets the number of rings (1-9) the unit will allow before it cancels a visitor call to the
residence (default: 5 rings).
• Directory Code: Sets the directory code length to 1 or 4 digits. Decreasing the number of digits may make longer
directory codes invalid.You will need to change the longer directory codes to fit the shorter directory code length
(default = 3).
• Entry Code: Sets the entry code length between 3 and 9 digits. Decreasing the number of digits may make longer
entry codes invalid.You will need to change the longer entry codes to fit the shorter entry code length (default = 4).
The entry code length must always be one digit higher than the directory code length so that the system can
distinguish between the two codes.
• Strikes and Out: Sets the maximum number of allowable keypad errors. The Strikes and Out feature prohibits
unauthorized persons from guessing an entry code or unit password. Anyone entering an entry code or unit
password will have a set number of times to correctly enter his/her code. Each time the code is entered erroneously,
it is a “strike”. After x number of “strikes”, the system will not allow code or password entry at the unit for 3 minutes
(default: 3 attempts). NOTE: The system will still allow program entry from other sources (i.e. remote location).
• Call Level: The speaker enables the visitor to hear the resident at the unit. If the speaker’s volume is too low or too
high, you may adjust it accordingly. (1 is low; 10 is high; Mute = 0: Default = 5).
• Microphone Level: The microphone receives and transmits the sounds/speech from the unit to the resident. If the
sounds are indistinguishable, or the residents are having difficulty hearing the visitor’s speech, you may adjust the
microphone volume. (1 is low; 10 is high; Mute = 0: Default = 5).
• Beep Level: All Beeps of the Unit
Mute=0, Low=1, Medium=2, High=3
• System Voice Level: Voice Level of Recorded Messages
Mute=0, Low=1, Medium=2, High=3
• Access Granted Beeps: When enabled, the system will respond to the user when the unit grants a resident entr y.
However, you can disable the sound if the beeping will be disruptive to others such as a resident living or working
nearby (default: Enabled).
• Daylight Savings: When enabled, the system will automatically adjust the clock for daylight savings time
(default: Enabled).
• Auto Lock / Unlock Schedules: Enables Auto Lock/Unlock Schedules (a.k.a. Time Zones) for the unit. These
schedules allow you to create time periods to grant or deny access to a building or complex. Assign an
Auto Lock/Unlock Schedule to a door if you want the door to automatically unlock and lock on specific days and
times. For example, you can assign a schedule to a door so that it unlocks at 8AM and locks at 5PM
(default: Enabled). For more information about Time Zones (or other scheduling features) see Times Zones on
page 25 of this manual.
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(Control Settings Reference Continued)
• Use Telephone Service: Enable this check box if the unit will use the telephone line. If this feature is disabled, the
unit will ignore its telephone line if it has one and all Telco features (e.g., call forwarding and call waiting) will be
disabled (default: Enabled).
• Direct Commands: With the Direct Command feature enabled you can perform various functions (e.g., unlock a
door) from your phone. This feature is only available for a single family residence or a manager’s phone sharing a
phone line with the unit (default: Enabled).
• Voice Mail: If there is a voice mail system connected to a resident’s telephone line the system allows the visitor to
dial an extension during a resident call. To use this feature, the visitor places a resident call, the voice mail system
answers the call, and then the visitor can dial an extension on the unit keypad. If disabled, the visitor will be
prohibited from dialing extensions during a resident call (default: Disabled).
• Enable Call Waiting: If your telephone is in use when the visitor attempts to contact you from the unit, you will hear
2 short tones to signal that a visitor is attempting to call. You can press “2” on your phone to toggle between the
telephone call and the visitor.This feature is only available for a single-family residence or a manager’s phone
sharing a phone line with the unit (default: Enabled).
• Distinctive Ring: Changes how the resident phone rings when a visitor calls.This feature is ONLY available for a
single family residence. (default: Enabled)
• Ignore Facility Code: When enabled, Versa XS will ignore the facility code of cards and transmitters
(default: Enabled).
• Restore Defaults: Resets the unit settings to their default values.
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Tenant Response Keys Reference
The Tenant Response Keys window allows you to define what
functions the unit’s keys will perform from the tenant/resident
telephone.
• Open Door 1: Activates the relay group for Door 1.
• Open Door 2: Activates the relay group for Door 2.
• Open Door 3: Activates the relay group for Door 3.
• Open Door 4: Activates the relay group for Door 4.
• Toggle Call Waiting: Toggles between another telephone call
and the visitor.
• Extend Talk Time: Extends the amount of time you may talk
with a visitor.
• Hang Up: Hang up and deny access to the visitor.
Devices
This window allows you to set up the devices attached to the unit.
• Device Configuration Wizard: Will open the Device
Configuration Wizard which allows you to define what devices
are attached to the unit.
• Unit Timed Anti-Passback: Used to enable/disable and define
the keypad strike out time for the Timed Anti-Passback feature.
• Unit True Anti-Passback: Used to enable/disable True AntiPassback and the Reset Credentials @ Midnight features.
• Device Name: This field is used to give the device a descriptive
name. The Main Keypad may not be renamed.
• Device Type: This field is used to define the type of device that
is attached to the unit.
• Anti-Passback: This field is used to define Anti-Passback
settings for the selected device.
• Enable Anti-Passback: The Anti-Passback feature deters someone from “passing back” his/her access code/card to
unauthorized individuals so they can gain entry into a restricted area.
1. Timed: Requires residents to wait a defined period of time before using the same access code (card, entry code,
etc) again on the same entry device (reader, keypad, etc.). Time can be set between 1-60 minutes
(default: 3 minutes).
2. True: Requires residents to exit before entering again (and vice versa).
• Reset Credentials @ Midnight: If True anti-passback is enabled, this setting will “reset” all access codes (cards) at
midnight.
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Relays
The unit must have all external access control device options
configured into it. You must tell the unit what is wired to it and how
you want the devices to behave. This screen allows you to
configure each input and output for each relay.
• Relays: This area allows you to name and define relay
settings.
• Relay Groups: This area is used to define relay groups.
• Automatic Sensors: This field is used to define any automatic
sensors you may have attached to the unit.
Time Zones
Time Zones (a.k.a. Schedules ) allow you to create time periods to
grant or deny access to a building or complex. Time Zones may be
assigned to access codes (e.g., entry codes, cards, etc.) or doors.
Time Zones are created and edited using the Time Zone Screen.
• Number: Organizes the time zones into a numerical format.
• Name: Used to define the Time Zone with a descriptive name.
• Description: Allows you to enter a brief explanation of the time
zone.
• Segment Details: This area allows you to define the settings of
the selected time zone.
Holidays
This feature enables you to program the unit with up to 16 holiday
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dates that replace existing schedules (e.g., auto-lock/unlock and
card/code entry schedules) during the defined date. Click here for
a screen shot. For information on defining holidays click here.
• Number: Organizes the time zones into a numerical format.
• Holiday: Used to define the Holiday with a descriptive name.
• Date: Used to define the date that the holiday is to take place
(i.e., January 1, 2005)
• Description: Used to enter a brief description of the holiday.
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Doors
This window is used to define doors/entry ways that the unit will operate.
• Door Name: Used to define door/entry way name.
(i.e., front gate, pedestrian door, etc...)
• Main Keypad: This field defines what doors/entry ways the
Main Keypad will operate.
• Device 1: This field defines what doors/entry ways Device 1
will operate.
• Device 2: This field defines what doors/entry ways Device 2
will operate.
• Device 3: This field defines what doors/entry ways Device 3
will operate.
• Device 4: This field defines what doors/entry ways Device 4
will operate.
• Postal Lock: This field defines what doors/entr y ways the
Postal Lock will operate.
• Activate Relay Group: Displays relay groups that are currently active for the selected door.
• Active Time Zones: Displays any schedules that are active for the selected door.
• Auto Unlock Time Zones: Displays any unlock schedules that are active for the selected door.
• Exit Device: Used define if an exit device is active for the selected door.
• Door Contact Sensor: Used to define any door contact sensors that are active for the selected door.
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Alarms
This window is used to define alarms for the unit.
• Door Held Open Alarm: Used to enable/disable door
held open alarm.
• Door Forced Open Alarm: Used to enable/disable the
door forced open alarm.
• Strikes and Out Alarm: Used to enable/disable the
strikes and out alarm.
• Door Contact Sensor: Used to define any door contact
sensors that are active for the selected door.
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Icons and Buttons
• Screen Tip Icon: The Screen Tip Icon provides you with a
description of the current open screen.
• Save Button: Saves changes on the currently open screen.
• Close Button: Closes the screen.
• Edit Button: Used to modify locked screen.
• Delete Button: Allows you to delete information from
selected fields.
• Reset Button: Rever ts information in the open screen to
default values.
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ADDING OR MODIFYING A UNIT
Creating a Unit
You may create a new unit at any time with Versa XS.Versa XS does not require that an actual unit be installed before
allowing you to add a new unit to the Versa XS database.This enables you to configure the unit’s settings and add
tenant data before the unit is installed.
If the unit is already installed, it may already have pre-loaded tenant and unit data. In that case, Chamberlain
recommends that you create a new unit and perform a “Receive All” command before you begin to enter or edit unit and
tenant data (see Mismatch on page 56 for more information).
NOTE: Versa XS contains default unit settings that allow you to quickly create a unit without entering data for each unit
property.You must, however, enter a unit name. When creating a new unit, review the default settings on the “Unit
Settings” windows to review them to see if they need to be modified.
To Create a New Unit:
1. From the main menu select Unit >> New
Unit or from the tool bar, click the New Unit
icon. This will open the “New Unit” window.
2. Enter the Unit Name. This is a required field.
3. Select the appropriate unit type. Select
country.
4. Click OK to save changes to save the entry.
5. If necessary, modify any default settings data
for the unit on both “Unit Settings” windows.
For more information, see Unit Settings
Reference, page 10.
The unit’s icon will appear in the Unit List (left
sidebar). You may start adding tenant records to the unit
(see Adding a Tenant, page 28).
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Modify a Unit
Follow the instructions below to select and edit (change unit name, change unit settings, etc.) an existing unit.
1. From the Unit List (left sidebar) select the unit you wish to edit.
2. From the main menu, select Unit >> Configuration and select the desired configuration option.
(You can also double-click the desired unit from the Unit List to open the “Unit Configuration” window.)
3. After editing the selected unit, click the SAVE icon.
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Duplicating a Unit
Versa XS provides a unit duplication feature so that you can create a copy of an existing unit.You may duplicate the
unit’s settings, tenant data or both.
Example 1: As an installer, you create a unit with settings that are different than the default settings. You will use this
unit “template” for all new units. When you need to create a new unit, you simply create a duplicate of the unit “template”
and copy over the configuration data.
Example 2: As a manager, you have two units in the same complex. Both of these units will have the same tenant data.
You create one unit and add all of the unit settings and tenant data to it. Then you make a duplicate and copy over the
configuration and tenant data to the duplicated unit.
To Duplicate a Unit:
1. Select the unit to be duplicated from the Unit List.
2. From the menu bar, select Unit >> Duplicate Unit. The
“Duplicate Data from . . .” window will appear.
3. Enter the new Unit Name. Select the unit you wish to
duplicate from the drop-down menu.
4. If applicable, from the Group drop-down box, select a unit
group or enter a new group. The new unit will be added to
this group.
5. Enter the City where the new unit is located (Optional).
6. Enter the Unit No. Up to seven (7) units can be installed on a single telephone line. Each unit must have a unique
number from 1 to 7. The unit number identifies each unit within a chain. A single unit is assigned unit No.1.
7. Enter the Phone No. of the phone line currently connected to the unit (Optional).
8. Enter a Description of the unit (Optional).
9. From the Data to Duplicate area, select one of the following options:
• Configuration: Copies only the unit’s configuration data (see Unit Settings Reference, page 10).
• Tenant Info: Copies only the unit’s tenant data (see Tenant Information Window, pages 30-31).
• Both: Copies both the unit’s configuration and tenant data.
10. Click OK to save changes.
Deleting a Unit
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Deleting a unit file will delete all the unit’s data from Versa XS.
CAUTION: Delete only if you are absolutely sure you do
not need the unit file or its data in Versa XS.
To Delete a Unit:
1. Select which unit you want to delete from the Unit List
area of the Versa XS Screen. Ensure that the parent
window is empty.
2. At the Main Menu select Edit >> Delete. A pop-up
window will ask you if you want to delete the unit. Click
YES to delete.
3. Another pop-up window will ask if you are sure you
want to delete the unit, Click YES to delete.
4. Another window will pop up stating that the unit has
been deleted. Click OK.
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Unit Status
To View the Unit’s Status:
1. From the main menu select Unit >> Unit Status or from the tool bar click
the UNIT STATUS icon.
2. The unit status window displays the following information:
• Unit Name: Displays the name of the unit selected.
• Group: Displays the group the unit is associated with.
• FID: Displays the FID number of the unit.
NOTE: A value of “Unknown” indicates Versa XS has never communicated
with the selected unit.
• Capacity Used: Displays the number of codes/access credentials saved
in the unit’s memory.
1. Total Unit Capacity: Displays the number or credentials that can be added to the product.
2. No. of Directory Codes: Number of directory codes saved to the unit’s database.
3. No. of Tenant Entry Codes Assigned: Number of entry codes assigned to tenants.
4. No. of Access Credentials Assigned: Number of access codes assigned to tenants.
5. Total Number of Codes Available: Number of remaining codes available.
6. Graphical Overview of Unit Capacity: Quick overview of units capacity.
7. Definition Last Modified: Displays when Versa XS last received data from the unit.
8. Unit Last Updated: Displays when the unit was last uploaded with new information.
9. Firmware Updated Date: Displays when the firmware of the unit was updated.
10. Firmware Version: Displays the current firmware version at the unit.
11. Updates Pending: Displays whether updates in Versa XS have been uploaded to the unit.
3. Click CLOSE when finished.
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CREATING A UNIT GROUP
The unit group option allows you to group up to 7 units in a multi-link chain for a residence, complex, etc.
To Create a Unit Group
1. Open the “Unit Settings” window. Enter the name of the unit group into the “Linked Unit Group” data field.
2. Click the SAVE icon.
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