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Commissioning or Installation Guide for your
system, in conjunction with the installation
instructions provided with each physical device.
2) If your Guardall Director software has not
been installed yet, or
if you are upgrading
from an earlier version of software, refer to
"PC Issues and Software Installation".
3) The provided 'activation key' needs to be
plugged onto the server (or only) PC. (
V4: USB connector; V3.3.2: Parallel/
printer port; V3.3.3: Either).
The activation key provides 90 days of operation
with standard features. For additional features,
client-server operation, or extended duration, you
must run the license-manager program. For
details, refer to "Software Activation and Licensing".
Note: For a client-server
installation where you'll be
working from a separate client PC, you'll also need to
identify this PC (and other client PCs) to the server.
For details, refer to "Client/Server Access and
Permissions".
4) If you wish to transfer settings from an xL
main panel that was programmed through
a system LCD keypad, refer to "Importing
Settings from an Existing Guardall Director
System Panel", to follow / below.
5) For each main panel, and expansion /
application module (POD) in the system,
you will need to know the device's serial
number so it can be correctly identified to
the software.
Tip: The serial number for each device can
typically be found on a hand-written label on the
device's circuit board.
6) You must be aware of how the facility is to
be divided into 'Areas', if applicable. In
general, this will typically pertain to
departmental divisions, or any other major
divisions where different monitoring
characteristics are to be in effect, and/or
where a different set of users are to have
access.
Note: If you need more information on this, find
out from the installation co-ordinator, building
manager, or other contact at the site.
7) For basic testing of access-control
functions, you will need at least one
access card / token with a known "ID"
number (and optional 'PIN' number).
Basic Settings for Testing, and
Panel Communications
Nothing feels better when setting up a new
system than that first "Access Granted". If
your system does not include door control, the
equivalent might be verifying that first motion
sensor as being monitored only when the area
is armed (On), or checking system status
through a system (LCD) keypad.
The steps that follow provide the 'minimalist'
approach to entering basic settings, and
getting you communicating with a panel so you
can transfer the information, and test for basic
operation.
Tips: In general, look for the sub-topic that refers to
"Adding..." in each referenced section. As well, for
initial testing, you can typically leave all settings at the
factory default values.
Basic Account and Device Settings for Initial Testing
Step (Do This): For details, refer to:
1) Set up the operators required to complete this
task, along with their associated permissions.
"Operators...", and
"Operator Permissions".
Also: "Client/Server Access and
Permissions"
2) Multi-Account Systems: Set up account
folders and accounts as desired.
"Working with Accounts and Folders
(multi-account systems)"