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21-0381E v4.7.4
Welcome Report Control Admin Sys Config
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Insert the CD-ROM into the drive, and wait
for the 'auto-run' installation screen to
appear.
(If the 'auto-run' screen does not appear, eject & re-
insert the CD, or use the Windows Explorer to run
the "Setup.exe" program file on your CD.)
Respond to the screens that appear, entering
any required information, and making
selections that are suitable for your installation.
Note: Some stages of the installation may
take a while--with only an hour-glass displayed
(be sure to let it finish).
If You are Prompted to Overwrite any existing Files
: In
general, you can select "Yes" to overwrite existing files.
Exception: If the files are indicated as 'Read-Only',
select "No".
Software Components
: Refer to the descriptions
below when deciding which software components to
install:
Operator Client: For each PC to be used as a
Guardall Director workstation.
(For a multi-PC installation, install this on the
Guardall Director server PC as well.)
Communication Client: For each PC to be
associated with a panel / modem connection.
(This may be used on its own, or in conjunction with
other software components.)
Server: For the PC that will contain the Guardall
Director database--i.e., the 'server' (or only) PC.
Tip: Any or all of the software components can be
selected, as applicable (although "Server" will be
selected only on one
PC.)
2) Select [Next] or [Finish] as required to
complete the installation.
Install as a Service?: Select this if you want the
Director components to be able to function when no
one is logged into MS Windows.
V4.7: The Director-Server and Communications
client are installed as a service automatically.
3) Be sure to restart your PC when prompted.
Tip: After restarting, a "DB Generator" utility will
create a default start-up database for your Guardall
Director software.
4) Multi-PC (Client-Server systems): Install the
Guardall Director software on any additional
PCs.
Cyclic-ID Codes at each client PC: After
installing the software at each client
workstation, start the software, open H
elp,
A
bout... and jot down the "Cyclic-ID" code, as
this will be needed to 'tell' the server to allow
database access for each of these
workstations.
This is required for the Guardall Director software, as
well as the Communications software, as applicable.
(To start the software, open the Start menu, select
Guardall Director V4, followed by Programs, and
Guardall Director.)
Tip: If you prefer, you can cut-and-paste the ID codes
into "Notepad" or "MS Word", and use a floppy-disk to
transport the file to the server PC (for registration).
Similarly, you'll need to record the "Cyclic-ID"
code from the Communications software on
each PC to be associated with an alarm panel
connection (in addition to the Guardall Director
ID/code, as applicable).
Detail: If the LCD/Telephone icon on the Windows
taskbar is black-and-white (colour = running), start the
communications service by right-clicking the icon, and
selecting "Start Communications".
Related Topic
: Serial Port / Modem Setup
(Communications Manager)
If prompted for the Server Name
: Enter or select the
name (or IP address) associated with the server PC,
and click OK (press F1 if you'd like more information).
If a Device Configuration Screen Appears
: If the
"Direct-Cable-Connection" or modem that you'll be
using has already been set up on the PC, you can
select it now (press F1 if you'd like more information).
When finished with this screen, click OK. Otherwise,
click Cancel to close the device-configuration screen.
Then, right-click the LCD/Telephone symbol
near the right-hand end of the Windows task-
bar, and select About from the pop-up menu.
Note: A different "Cyclic-ID" code will appear each time
you open the "H
elp, About" screen. Any of these
numbers can be used for the specific software
application/PC combination.
5) When finished, be sure to place the CD in a
safe place.
Note: Your software (single PC, or database server)
will need to be activated as described under "Software
Activation and Licensing" (default licensing is valid for
90 days only).
Client-server Note: Once the "Cyclic-ID" has been
obtained from all client PCs, this information will need to
be entered at the server (to activate the client PCs).
For details, refer to "Client/Server Access and
Permissions".
For details on software activation and licensing,
setting up a panel connection, and/or setting up a
new system, skim forward through the topics that
follow, carefully following the steps in any topics that
apply to your type of installation.