User's Manual

Application Server: 2-1
C HAPTER
C HAPTER 0 A PPLICATION S ERVER
The Application Server hardware hosts the Intelligent Library Controller software, which
is the core-processing component of the Intelligent Library System Open Plus. The
Intelligent Library Controller performs many functions, including:
• Storing transactions performed at the Self-Checkout Stations
• Downloading inventory data from the ILS Portable Inventory Reader
• Generating reports
• Connecting to the Library Management System (LMS)
In addition, the Intelligent Library Controller provides a single station for system
configuration and diagnostics. If the LMS becomes unavailable, the Intelligent Library
Controller can support automated checkout functions without the LMS, using a feature
known as Off-Line Processing. Off-Line Processing is a site-specific option, so it may not
be available to you.
This chapter describes the Application Server and its components and how they operate
within the ILS. It also provides information on:
• Checking system, host, interrogator, and exit alarm status (page 2-2)
• Scheduling Checkout Cache Synchronization and Host Reconnections (page 2-6)
• Synchronizing the Checkout Cache (page 2-8)
• Downloading inventory information from the Portable Inventory Reader (page 2-10)
• Generating, saving, and printing reports, including Checkout Discrepancy, Patron
Discrepancy, Exit Alarm, Check-In Exception, and Generic reports (page 2-11)
• Communicating and coordinating data exchange with Local Security Controllers at
remote branches (page 2-25)
• Working in Bridge Mode (page 2-25)