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32 AxTraxNG™ Software Installation and User Manual
4.5 Tree View
The Tree View allows users to configure, monitor, and control every aspect of a
facility's access control network.
When the user selects an element from the Tree View, its contents are shown
in the main display area, and the toolbar icons change to suit the selected
element.
4.5.1 AC Networks
A network is a group of up to 32 access control panels. The AxTraxNG™
Server connects to the panels across the panel network.
For more information, see Section 5.3.
4.5.2 Cameras
Cameras can be added to the network to allow real-time viewing of any area
desired. The Camera element allows you to add cameras to the network and
to configure each camera’s setting.
For more information, see Section 5.8.
4.5.3 Timing
The Timing tree branch consists of two elements: time zones and Holidays.
4.5.3.1 Time Zones
A time zone defines a weekly time period or set of time periods; for example,
"Office Hours" or "Out of Office Hours". Door access rights, alarms, and input
and output behavior can all be set to behave differently within each Time
Zone.
For more information, see Section 5.1.
4.5.3.2 Holidays
This element defines annual holiday dates; it is possible to set special access
behaviors for holiday time.
For more information, see Section 5.2.
4.5.4 Groups
The Groups tree branch consists of four elements: Access groups, Access
Areas, Output Groups, and Input Groups.
4.5.4.1 Access Groups
An Access Group defines when each reader on the site is available for access.
All site personnel are assigned to appropriate Access Groups.
For more information, see Section 5.10.1.
4.5.4.2 Input and Output Groups
Input and Output groups define sets of outputs or inputs that should be
managed together within a panel.
For more information, see Sections 5.10.1, 5.10.2, and 5.10.3.