Specifications

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Main Menu
The Main Menu provides complete access to all program functions and is designed to help you quickly find the
commands that you need by organizing commands in logical groups.
 The Global menu contains settings that apply to the entire system, such as server and database
configuration, operators and roles and system wide display options
 The Sites menu contains items that are applicable across a whole site, such as schedules and holidays,
controllers, and other site-wide configuration
 The Users menu contains functions related directly to users, such as user configuration, access levels and
card templates
 The Events menu contains functions used to create event filters, define alarms, and configure how events
and alarms are handled
 The Reports menu takes the events and turns them into something useful for operators, such as event
reports and user reports
 The Monitoring menu contains configuration of the items used by operators monitoring the system,
including status pages, floor plans and cameras
 The Programming menu includes functions for configuring items at the edge of the system, such as doors,
inputs and output, areas, and elevators
 Groups provide an effective way of grouping functions together and assigning them to an access level.
Functions for creating and editing groups are all found under the Groups menu.
 The Expanders menu contains the settings required to configure the physical hardware connected to your
system
 The Automation menu contains functions relating to automation and intelligent control. This is covered in a
level 2 module
 The About menu is used to view version information, licensing and online help