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2. Status Input Shunt Device Select the device from the list Sec Min Hr and Shunt Time Click Sec Min or Hr and enter the shunt time Shunt time is the duration for which the door can be kept open after a valid card read or egress request without generating a door ajar alarm Debounce Time Enter the time in seconds Debounce time is the maximum time allowed for the input point to remain in the changed state before reporting an Alarm Trouble or Normal condition This feature is useful in avoiding false alarms from vibrating contacts Set Defaults Click to retain the default settings YV LSN ONILLAS YV LSN 5NILL3S 8 Click Next and then click Finish to add the NS2 panel to the device tree How to Define Control Areas Control Map Overview Control areas are logical areas containing devices such as communication servers loops panels input points output points groups partitions zones cameras and readers Defining a Control Area involves creating a tree structure Control Area is defined by adding a site adding branches to the site and then adding devices to the branches Devices can also be added directly to a site Configuring the Control Area helps you with monitoring and controlling devices in the Control Map The Control Map shows the status of each device the set of actions to be performed on the device when an event takes place and the relationship between the
3. Camera Title and Zoom Double click the camera and type the name for the ADV The default ADV is created Select the Pan and Tilt check box to set the pan and tilt property for the camera Type the Camera Title Click Next and then click Finish to add the Fusion digital video OPERATING NSTAR Overview After setting up NStar you can use it to monitor and track various access related activities like the movement of card holders actions performed by the operators on the NStar user interface violations in the access control system and so on This chapter provides information on the tasks you can perform to monitor and control the NStar access control system The information covered in this chapter For Refer to Tracking Devices using the Control Map How to Track Devices using the Control on page 56 Handling Events and Alarms How to Handle Events and Alarms on page 56 Viewing Digital Video How to View Digital Video on page 60 Generating Reports How to Generate Reports on page 61 Maintaining the Database Database Maintenance on page 63 Note e This guide can be used as quick reference for the features available in NStar For a complete understanding of the windows screens refer to the NStar online help Press open the help topic related to the window e Some features in NStar are optional such as viewing alarms and digital video You must procure t
4. A card holder can hold more than one valid card at the same time to gain access to multiple facilities Procedure 40 Choose Card gt Card The Card window appears 2 Click Add to add a new card The Card Record dialog box appears Properties Badge Card Number Status Issue 30985 Inactive s 0 Card Holder Access Level PIN Description Custom Access Level Action Group Cards View r Activation Date Expiration Date Change Clear Change Clear 6 5 2008 6 20 2008 OK 3 In the Card Properties tab type a unique Card Number Click the ellipsis button to select a Card Holder from the Select dialog box 5 After selecting the card holder click OK to return to the Card Record dialog box 6 Select the Status of the card from Active Inactive Lost or Stolen and Trace 10 II 13 14 15 Select an Access Level from the list You must assign an access level if you have selected the Status as Active or Trace Type the Issue number to trace the number of times the card is issued Type a unique PIN number The Person Identification Number is used along with the card at the card Reader Keypad for higher security Describe the card details in Description Click Add next to Custom Access Level to customize the access level for the card Click View next to Action Group to select an action group for the card Action
5. Panel Default Description Poll Interval Select the interval at which the signal must be sent to the panel to confirm the panel is working properly and to check the panel s input and output states By default the frequency interval is 60 seconds Note A purple question mark in the Control Map indicates that the device is in an Unknown State or that it cannot be communicated with Panel CMD Retry Count Specify the number of times a command must be resent to the panel if the event of the panel not responding to the command By default the command is resent 3 times Panel CMD Time Out Specify the waiting time for receiving a response from the panel and for time out of the command By default the loop waits for 5 seconds 12 Click Next to configure the port settings for the loop Procedure to configure the Port Settings 485 PCI Loop Configuration Port Settings a Bits per Second 1321 x Data Bits fe x Parity z Stop Bits h os IP Address or Node name Encryption Password YVLSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S From the Port drop down list select a port on the communication server to which the loop must be connected The ports that are assigned to the communication server and not used by any loop are listed The ports and the associated parameters are listed in the table Port Parameter Descri
6. No ADV Galaxy Panell Zone 1051 Galaxy Panell Zone 1052 Galaxy Panell Zone 1053 Galaxy Panell Zone 1054 Galaxy Panell Zone 1055 Galaxy Panell Zone 1056 Zone 1057 Zone 1058 ADI Zone Description Zone Final Zone State Chime Displays the type of device used in the zone Omit Part Set Group Name Galaxy Panell Group1 gt Displays the zone state Indicates how quickly the Resp Time System Custom SIA Defaut Alarm Report Timezones Report Alarms in Timezone Always Always Report Trouble zone responds within the Galaxy panel 8 Set the panel outputs and the RIO boards The extendable boards for extending the number of zones or outputs 9 Define the Galaxy user codes Sets the user name and Nm Name User Changes John ee None s PIN number for each a USER pm User PIN USER USER gn 10 Define keypads and MAX for the Galaxy panel ADV Name Add Galaxy Panell KeyPad 0 Galaxy Panell KeyPad 0 3 Galaxy Panell 4 No ADV No ADV No ADV M No ADV M 8 No ADV 3 No ADV No ADV No ADY No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADY zi Ma ADU gt Decides Keypad or Keypad Edt Key P
7. Pan and 2 7 Double click the camera and type the name for the ADV The default ADV is created Select the Pan and Tilt check box to set the pan and tilt property for the camera 9 the Camera Title 10 Click Next and then click Finish to add the Access DVPRO digital video Procedure to add a Fusion Video Choose Configuration gt Device gt Device Map 2 Right click the Devices folder and choose Add gt Digital Video The Digital Video Configuration dialog box appears 53 1 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 54 Digital Video Configuration Adds ADV for 2 digital video Description Type Fusion Show Password Admin Communication Settings Speci fies the Machine Name or IP Address a m x ommunication TUE Settings for the 4000 Fusion recorder Type a Name and Description for the Fusion recorder Select the Type as Fusion Type the User name and Password Type the Machine Name or IP Address and Port Number to set the Communication Settings Click Next to configure the camera settings r ADV 1 Fusion GthFlr Camera 1 2 Fusion BthFlr Camera 2 No ADV Edit tl 3 4 ADV Isolate 5 No ADV 6 8 000 No Delete NoADV No ADV 3 No ADV J10 No ADY No ADY 012 No ADV 1 Pan and Tilt 1
8. 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 48 Edit Isolate Delete M Adds an ADV for the Description GALAXY 504 Y Firmware Version 450 Show gt Galaxy Panel Lists the type of Galaxy gt panel 6 Set the panel groups and select a time zone during which alarms must be reported Panel Configuration Groups E anell Group 1 Galaxy Panell Group 2 3 Galaxy Panell Group 3 4 Galaxy Panell Group 4 5 Galaxy Panell Group 5 6 Galaxy Panell Group 6 7 Galaxy Panell Group 7 8 Galaxy Panell Group 8 M 8 Galaxy Panell Group 9 10 Galaxy Panell Group 10 M 11 Galaxy Panell Group 11 12 Galaxy Panell Group 12 M 13 Galaxy Panell Group 13 14 Galaxy Panell Group 14 ADV Group Description Alarm report Timezones Isolate _ Alarms Timezone Delete Always gt Sets the time zone during which the alarms must be reported gt Displays the groups 15 Galaxy Panell Group 15 16 Galaxy Panell Group 16 17 Galaxy Panell Group 17 18 Galaxy Panell Group 18 downloaded from the Galaxy panel 7 View the panel zone properties and select a time zone for raising alarms No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV No ADV
9. In the License dialog box type the site key produced by the online registration l6 Click Save License Key This activates the license for NStar Notes e The Site Key is sent to you through e mail Call the Honeywell Access Systems Customer Care to register NStar over the telephone SETTING UP NSTAR Before you begin working on the NStar access control system configure the settings explained in this section The information covered in this chapter Topic Logging on to NStar Refer to How to Log on to NStar on page 10 Using the Quick Start Wizard How to Use the NStar Quick Start Wizard on page 11 Adding Devices to the Device Map How to Configure Devices on page 13 Defining Control Areas How to Define Control Areas Control Map on page 32 Defining Access Areas How to Define Access Areas on page 33 Configuring Badges How to Configure Badges on page 35 Adding Cards How to Add Cards on page 40 Adding Card Holders How to Add Card Holders on page 42 Attaching a Badge to a Card Holder How to Attach a Badge to a Card Holder on page 43 Adding Operators How to Add Operators on page 44 Adding Intrusion Panels How to Add Intrusion Panels on page 47 Adding Digital Video How to Add Digital Video on page 52 Note This guide can be used as a quick reference for the features available in NStar For a complete u
10. various devices The Control Map shows the status of each device the set of actions to be performed on the device when an event takes place and the relationship between the various devices For more information on using the Control Map refer to How to Track Devices using the Control Map on page 56 zox 5 8 Access gt Site 2 ER 2 1 1 ER 2 1 2 E 2 E Ns2 In4 E gt Ns2 Out 1 E gt 2 Out 2 E gt 2 Out 5 gt Branches E gt 2 Out 6 2 Reader 1 E Ns2 Reader 2 R5232 Galaxy o Vista Bu Show Available Devices 32 3 Choose Configuration gt Define gt Control Areas The Control Area window appears Right click the site and select one of the following Add Site to add a site Add Branch to add a branch to the site Add Devices to add devices to the control area Click OK Add to add the site branch device to the Control Area Initializing a panel from the Control Map Overview After configuring panels and adding them to the Control Area the next step is to initialize the panels Only when the panels are initialized the panel configuration details are downloaded onto the panel Note Only the NS2 panel supports the Initialization feature Procedure 4 Choose Operations gt Control Map OR Click 4 The Control Map window appears Right click the desired panel in the Control Map and select Ini
11. 128P Partition 5 Delete 6 VISTA 128P Partition 6 i VISTA 128P Partition 7 Show Displays v 8 VISTA T28P Partition 8 gt partition information Configure the zone information VISTA 128P Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 VISTA 128P VISTA 128P VISTA 128P VISTA 128P VISTA 128P VISTA 128P No ADV 710 No ADV No ADY 12 ADV 13 No ADY 14 No ADY 15 No ADV 16 No ADV 17 18 No ADV Edit Bn Zone Type 09 Alarm T rouble n x Delete Partition Name Partition 1 Show 8 Setthe output points for the Vista panel Name 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 003 VISTA 128P No ADV No ADV 8 No ADV 9 No ADV No ADV ADV No ADV ADV No ADV No ADY No No No ADV Dutput 2 3 VISTA 128P 3 4 VISTA 128P Dutput 4 5 No 6 7 8 Add Edit Isolate Delete et Show i 9 Configure the user codes for the panel Edit Code User PIN p Set the Zone Type gt and Partition Sets the PIN Delete sm _ number for each user 51 YV LSN 136 YV LSN 5NILL3S How to
12. Add Digital Video Overview In NStar you can view digital video in the Digital Video Display window Access DVPRO RapidEye and Fusion are the Digital Video Recorders supported in NStar Note Support for digital video is optional based on the CD key Contact Honeywell Customer Care for further details Procedure to add an Access DVPRO Video l Choose Configuration gt Device gt Device 2 Right click the Devices folder and choose Add gt Digital Video The Digital Video Configuration dialog box appears x ADV Name Add Muti Media RU Edi Description Access DVPRO Camera Type Access User Password Operator 1 Cancel Help 3 Typea Name and Description for the Access DVPRO recorder 4 Select the Type as Access DVPRO 5 the User name and Password 52 Notes The Name User name and Password must be the same as those used with the Rapid Eye software The Rapid Eye Admin and View software must be installed on the same computer as the NStar software 6 Click Next to configure the camera settings 1 gt lt 11 Video Floor5 Camera 1 12 Video Floorb Camera 2 3 Video Floor5 Camera 3 Edit 4 No ADV Isolate 5 No ADV No ADY Delete 8 K Tl No ADV No ADV 9 No ADV 10 ADV 711 No ADV 112 No ADV xl and Tilt len T 5 Camera Title
13. Edit Panel CMD Retry Count Temm Loop Verification Interval Sec 3 Panel CMD Time Out 5 Show Buffer all panels on exit S shi Unbuffer all panels on startup Time Zone GMT 05 30 Chennai Kolkata Mumbai New Delhi mi Type a Name and Description for the RS 232 panel loop Click Add under ADV to create an ADV for the RS 232 loop The Abstract Device Record Loop dialog box appears After adding the ADV click OK to return to the RS 232 Port Single Panel Configuration Basic Information dialog box Increase or decrease the Loop Verification Interval Sec This is the interval at which NStar sends signals to the loop and verifies the response The default value is 60 Select Buffer all panels on exit to buffer the events in the connected panels when the communication server stops Select Unbuffer all panels on startup to unbuffer all the panel events when the communication server restarts 10 Select the standard Time Zone based on the loop location 21 YVLSN df 5NILL3S YV LSN df 136 Set the Panel Defaults for the panel loop The following table lists the default panel options Panel Default Description Poll Interval Select the interval at which the signal must be sent to the panel to confirm the panel is working properly and to check the panel s input and output states By default the frequency interval is 60 seconds Note A purpl
14. Event The Event View window appears with the list of events 57 YV LSN 9NILVH3dO YV LSN 9NILVH3dO Event View Alarms Events Control CardRead Both Selection mes 2 Click one of the following options under to filter the events displayed Alarm Display only the alarms Card Read Displays only the card reads Both Displays the alarms and card reads 3 Click Close Alarm View 58 Note This is an optional feature You must procure the appropriate license to use this feature Contact Honeywell Customer Care for further details Overview An alarm is an event or an access control activity that must be acted upon as soon as it occurs The Alarm View window displays alarms which beep until they are acknowledged The Alarm View window is divided into two horizontal panes Incoming alarms are displayed in the upper pane according to priority and time The lower pane displays the list of acknowledged alarms The color of an alarm indicates its state The alarm states are Alert red Normal green and Trouble yellow Note Only if you have procured the license to use the Galaxy panel and or Vista panel the alarms triggered in the Galaxy Vista panels are displayed in the Alarm View window EEE Point An alarm raised 6 1 30 7 25 2008 2 34 00 AM Gear gt Cnt Number of state ch
15. during which the input point must be de activated shunted not reporting change of state Select Sec Min or Hr and set the Shunt Time Shunt time is the duration for which the door can be kept open after a valid card read or egress request without generating a door ajar alarm If the time taken to close the door exceeds the shunt time an alarm is raised Enter the Debounce Time in seconds Debounce time is the maximum time allowed for the input point to remain in the changed state before reporting an Alarm Trouble or Normal condition This feature is useful in avoiding false alarms from vibrating contacts Select the Supervised check box when end of line resistors are used in the input circuit When selected a trouble is reported when tampering of the input point is detected 27 YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 28 7 Click Normally Closed or Normally Opened to specify the normal state for the door position sensor or the other input devices 8 Under Report Alarms select one of the following options Never Never reports an alarm on this input point Always Always reports an alarm Trouble Reports only the trouble conditions of the input point This is typically used for egress devices to detect tampering e To report the Trouble alarms the Supervised check box must be selected Press the FI key while the Inputs window is open to view more information about the fields In the same help topic und
16. the default value TCP IP IP Address or Type the IP Address of the Ethernet converter Connection Node name The corresponding port number is displayed in Port No TCP IP TCP IP Address Type the IP Address of the Ethernet converter Encrypted or Node name The corresponding port number is displayed in Port Connection No Encryption Type the password to encrypt the data Password 2 Click Next and then click Finish to add the RS 232 Loop to the device tree Adding Panels to the Loop Overview Local or remote panels can be added to the communication server through panel loops Panels at remote sites can be added to the server through modem pools Procedure to configure the Basic Settings Choose Configuration gt Device gt Device Map 2 Right click the panel loop and click Add New NS2 Panel The Panel Configuration Basic dialog box appears 23 YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 24 Panel Configuration pasie ADV NS2 PANEL I Description Edit Mard solat Type ti SSCS Delete Firmware Version Show 1 0 or later bd Status Active Address E Bac Cancel Help Type the Name and Description for the panel Select the panel type from the Type drop down list Note 52 is the only panel type supported Select the Firmware Version number for the panel Select the panel Status from the drop down list The status can be Active Inac
17. Devices Overview Devices in NStar include communication hardware panels cameras and readers These devices are represented as abstract devices ADVs which must be configured before use The configured devices such as servers loops and panels are displayed in a tree structure in the Device Map The QSW automatically adds the devices This section covers information on how to manually add and configure them The following table lists the steps involved Refer to Add a Communication Server Adding a Communication Server on page 4 Add a Schedule Server Adding a Schedule Server on page 16 Add a 485 PCI Loop Adding a 485 PCI Panel Loop on page 17 Add an RS 232 Loop Adding an RS 232 Panel Loop on page 20 YV LSN df 5NILL3S YV LSN 136 Add 2 Panel Refer to Adding Panels to the Loop on page 23 Configure Basic Panel Settings Procedure to configure the Basic Settings on page 23 Configure the Panel Card Formats Procedure to configure the Card Formats on page 25 Assign Time Zones to the Panel Procedure to assign Time Zones on page 25 Configure the Panel Options Procedure to configure the Panel Options on page 26 Configure the Panel Input Points Procedure to configure the panel Input Points on page 27 Configure the Panel Output Points Procedure to configure the panel Output Points on page 28 Confi
18. Group is not required for normal operations It is used for special applications that are unique to the card number Click Change under Activation Date to set the date for card activation Click Change under Expiration Date to set the date for card de activation Click OK to add the card Procedure to add cards in bulk 2 gy Choose gt Card Add The Bulk Card Add dialog box appears Type the Start Number and the End Number of the card series For example type 100 and 200 to add 100 cards starting with the card number 100 till card number 200 Select the Status of the cards Select the Access Level of the cards Select the front and back designs for the badges in Badge Front and Badge Back Set the Activation Date and Expiration Date Click Start to add the cards The progress indicator displays the progress Caution Do not stop any NStar services or turn off the computer while the addition of bulk cards is in progress Click Close to complete the addition of bulk cards 41 YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S to Add Card Holders Overview A Card Holder is a person who holds a card Card Holders in NStar are defined by details such as First Name Last Name and User defined fields referred to as Note Fields These fields are used for storing additional card holder information such as qualification passing year employee number and so on Procedure Define note f
19. QSW can run only on the server machine where the database is available e After using the Quick Start Wizard for the first time restart the NStar services using the NStar Service Manager How to Create a Time Zone Overview A time zone is a group of time slots that defines the access time for access levels readers cards and so on For example if a time zone is associated to a card then the card holder holding the card is provided access only during the defined time slots Procedure Choose Configuration gt Time Management gt Time Zone 2 define a time slot click of the weekdays and drag the mouse pointer to reach the end time of the time slot 3 Alternatively you can define a time slot for Monday and copy it to the other weekdays Click Copy Monday to Weekdays to copy the time slot 4 To define time slots for holidays click and drag on HI and H2 Time Range Area Ruler Time Zone Record Time Zone Time Zone Description 1 Echelon Dr Hrs 1 Echelon PI Drs 630 8 M Th 630a Bp 7a 4p Copy Monday To Weekdays 8PM 12 AM Snap Time e s c o c 5 Hi Military Time Displays Mouse Time b f 06 30 to 04 30 PM inn er o Note Holiday type2 is applicable only to NS2 panels time slots V V Time Slot Time Slot Shows the duration of the time Set 1 Set 2 slot How to Configure
20. Select a database Backup Type Database Complete Creates a complete backup Database Differential Creates a backup of only the differences from the last complete appended or differential backup Select a Destination for the backup file from Tape or Disk Enter a Filename for the backup Select Append to add only the differences from the last backup to the existing backup file Click Continue The NStar Schedule window appears Select the Schedule Type Run Immediately Starts the backup immediately after you click Finish Run Once Creates a backup at the time and date specified Schedule to occur later Creates a backup regularly at the specified interval Note For an SQL Server 2005 Express database the Run Once and Schedule to occur later options are not available If you select the options the following message is displayed Microsoft Internet Explorer With SQL Server 2005 Express Backup Scheduling is supported from Configuration gt Time Management Schedule It is not supported through the Backup and Restore utility To schedule the backup go to Configuration gt Time Management gt Schedule in the NStar User Interface 10 Click Finish to run the backup To restore a database backup Double click the NStar Backup amp Restore icon 5 The NStar Backup and Restore window appears Click Restore The NStar Restore window appears Click the Restore from option View the list o
21. TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE SCOPE e i Intended sissssisssccsssssssisansssssccsteonsonsensauvesssacsousonsonensestnonssseousesusononins i Prerequisite M M i Document Structure ee y FERE TOS Ee EET i INTRODUCTION ETOILE What is NStar 2 What NStar do for you essssssssssesesosscoeoeoesesessesooooeoosoeeesesosooosososeesessesooso 2 How to get started M 2 INSTALLATION elicere 3 NStar Architecture ER 4 Lig sss sisi 4 Hardware Requirements 4 Software Requirements eee tees esee entente tenen tente ntn tenente ntn 5 Installing NStar MENTO LAURO E LK OUS 5 Upgrading NStar V FP EV Ys 6 Licensing and Registration enn n nnne senes sees 6 SETTING UP NSTAR How to Log on to NStar 10 to Use the NStar Quick Start Wizard lI E EEE E E E E Kel ie EET How to Create a Time Zone cccccccocscccssssccssscccscscccssccescsccsssccesccccsccececces 12 12 Procedule
22. a Badge Layout on page 36 Configure Badge DLLs Configuring Badge DLLs on page 37 Set up Badge Printers Setting up Badge Printers on page 38 Note The Badge Design utility is an optional feature You must procure an additional license to use it Contact Honeywell Customer Care for further details 35 YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S Configuring Badge Layout Overview Configuring a badge layout involves Adding a badge layout Create a badge layout with a name and description Creating badge designs Place elements on the badge layout bitmaps placeholders for cardholder photo bar codes and so on and set various properties for the badge elements Procedure to add a Badge Layout I Choose Configuration gt Badge gt Badge Layout Utility The Badge Layouts window appears with a list of existing badges 2 Click Add to add a badge layout The Badge Definition window appears iix X Description Honeywell Horizontal Horizontal Position Blackouts Honeywell 3 a Name and Description for the badge layout 4 Click to save the badge layout Procedure to create Badge Designs Choose Configuration gt Badge gt Badge Layout Utility The Badge Layouts window appears 2 Select a badge layout and click Edit The Badge Definition window appears with the details of the selected badge layout 36 ini xi X amema gt Gra
23. ad MAX definition MAX Isolate Address po a Show Sets the unique address for the keypad or MAX Adding a Vista Panel Overview Vista is another intrusion panel which helps you monitor and track intrusions NStar communicates with the Vista panel through the Vista Panel Port Therefore you must configure the Vista Panel Port in the communication server before you add the Vista panel 49 1 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 50 Note Support for intrusion panels is optional based on the CD key Contact Honeywell Customer Care for further details Procedure 2 3 7 Choose Configuration gt Device gt Device Map Right click on the Communication Server to add the Vista Panel Port Configure the Vista Panel Port by entering the Name Port Master User Code and the Installer Code information Then right click the Vista Panel Port and select Add New Vista Panel The Panel Configuration Basic dialog box appears Enter the panel basic information and select a panel type hdd Adds an ADV for the Vista panel MSTA428p 7 Edit P Description Isolate Delete Pa Displays the type of Vista panel Firmware Revision Select the Vista panel partitions VISTA 128P Partition 1 Edit VISTA 128P Partition 2 cs 3 VISTA 128P Partition 3 4 VISTA 128P Partition 4 5 VISTA
24. aders 2 1st shit B am to 6 pm gt input points and output points amp 3 Never n This Timezone is never on of the panel Silat HB Holiday Group Federal Holidays E 25 YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 26 3 In the Panel Configuration Time Zones dialog box select the time zone from the Available Time Zone list and click J The time zone moves to the Selected Time Zone list For multiple selections use the SHIFT and CTRL keys The time zones that are listed in Selected Time Zone are available to the readers inputs and outputs of the panel Select the holiday group from the Holiday Group drop down list Click Next to configure the panel options Procedure to configure the Panel Options Site Codes eH Forgiveness Keypads PIN Continuous Card Reads Reverse Read LEDs Initialization Command 20 Host Grant Open Door and Update Panel M Advanced In the Panel Configuration Options dialog box select the Global Anti Passback check box to ensure that the card holders present their cards while entering and exiting a building Select the Forgiveness check box to put all cards in a neutral state at midnight everyday Select the Keypads and PIN check boxes for Card and PIN operation Select the Continuous Card Reads check box to allow card readers to read cards continuously independent of the output pulse time Select th
25. anges ina Priorit Date Time Cnt Status Mi 10 6 16 2008 4 52 55 PM 3 Group in Alarm AU Reader Point Mi 10 6 16 2008 4 52 55 PM 3 Group Reset Required Unlock 4 10 6162006 4 45 39 Pulse Timed Pulse Restore to Time Zone View live video from the camera Filter On Control Alam CardRead Both Selection None Freeze Close Procedure to view the Alarm Details Choose Operations gt Alarms or double click an alarm to open the Alarm View dialog box 2 Select the Details check box The Alarm Details window is displayed The Alarm Details window displays the following information Name of the reader input or output point from where the alarm is triggered The date and time of the alarm and the state of the reader or point Indication of whether the alarm is acknowledged or cleared The name of the operator who has acknowledged or cleared the alarm The message box to display the note added by the operator while acknowledging or clearing the alarm 3 acknowledge the alarm right click the alarm and select Ack 4 clear the alarm right click the alarm and select Clear 5 To add a note while acknowledging or clearing an alarm Right click the alarm and select Add Note The Add Operator Note dialog box appears Type a message and click OK Note The operator notes are saved and can be viewed in the Histo
26. ation gt Device gt Device Map The Device window appears 2 Right click the Devices folder and choose Add gt Schedule Server The Schedule Server Configuration dialog box appears SCHEDULE SERVER Add Description Edit Machine name IE10DTCEx9915 E Delete Protocol end point Show m9 3 Name and Description for the server Click Add under ADV to create an ADV for the schedule server The Abstract Device Record Server dialog box appears 5 After adding the ADV click OK to return to the Schedule Server Configuration dialog box 6 Typethe Machine name and enter a unique Protocol end point number 7 Click Next and then click Finish to add the schedule server to the device tree Adding a 485 PCI Panel Loop Overview A communication loop is an interface between the panels and the communication server The loop must be added to the communication server in the Device Map Panels using the RS 485 communication protocol can be connected to NStar by the N 485 2 communication adaptor 485 panel loop The 485 PCI loop uses the RS 485 communication protocol which offers good data supervision and system performance YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S Procedure to configure Basic Settings 2 3 Choose Configuration gt Device gt Device Map The Device window appears Expand the Devices folder and right cl
27. d on the alarm priorities assigned to them The priority value ranges from to 99 56 The action priority value and the values set Alarm Priority for notification and Alarm Priority for required acknowledgement determine if The action is displayed as an event in the Event View The action is considered as an alarm and displayed in the Alarm View Assume that Alarm Priority for notification 80 Basic Infomation Pots Name Comm Server Alarm Priority for required acknowledgement 50 Description Then Machine name IETODT2KH4SDB15 Protocol end point 5566 a Displays in Records Priority Al in Alarm Priority for notification value arm 7 Vi ew Event View History Alarm Priority for required acknowledgement Write Transactions to file 0 No No No Operating System Windows 4 0 windo 1 50 Yes Yes Yes 51 79 Yes Yes 80 99 No No Yes Event View Overview An event is an access control activity such as a card read change in the state of input and so on The Event View window displays the details of access control activities as and when they occur You can filter the areas or devices to show the events that occur only in the filtered areas or devices When the window is closed the displayed events are lost However a record history of the events is maintained in the NStar database Procedure to view the Events l Choose Operations gt
28. ding menu options You cannot add cards using the QSW in the NStar demo version Procedure Using the Quick Start Wizard involves the following steps Refer to Launch the QSW When you log on to NStar with administrator permissions the Quick Start Wizard automatically launches Add Time Zones From the list of predefined time zones select the check boxes for the time zones Add Cards Type the First card number in the range and the Last card number and select the expiration date for the cards Adding Loops Panels and Readers Adding a Loop involves specifying the loop name adding a panel to the loop and adding readers to the panel For more information on adding time zones cards and panels refer to the NStar online help YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S Launching the Quick Start Wizard When you log on to NStar with administrator permissions the Quick Start Wizard automatically launches If you do not want the QSW to start automatically clear the Show the Quick Start Wizard after each Log in check box in the Welcome to the NStar Quick Start Wizard dialog box To manually launch the QSW choose Configuration gt Quick Start Wizard from the main window of NStar The Welcome to the NStar Quick Start Wizard dialog box appears Note The QSW requires access to several NStar database files So you must be an Administrator in the NStar application to view and use the QSW The
29. e Reverse Read LEDs check box to reverse the standard LED operation of the reader When the check box is selected a reader which normally changes from green to red on a valid card read changes from red to green Select the Host Grant options to grant permissions to card holders whose card details are not updated in the panel 9 Click Advanced to configure additional settings for the output points and special card format options Enter a Site Code to ensure that only the cards belonging to the facility are provided access You can enter up to eight site codes Click Next to configure the panel Input Points Procedure to configure the panel Input Points 1 gt Input point ADVs 13 No ADV O 4 NoADV 15 NoADV zl Time Zone xi Supervised Sec Min C Hr C Normally Open Shunt Time 0 Normally Closed Debounce Time 0 Sec 7 Interlocking Ci Report Alarms Interlocks the input and Point 1 ADV z gt output points action at Alarm Action Energize x gus one point causes Normal Action De Energize x reaction at the second point In the Panel Configuration Inputs dialog box select an input point check box under Name Double click the input point and type the name for the ADV The default ADV is created The settings in this dialog box are applicable to the selected input point Select the Time Zone
30. e question mark in the Control Map indicates that the device is in an Unknown State or that it cannot be communicated with Panel CMD Retry Count Specify the number of times a command must be resent to the panel if the event of the panel not responding to the command By default the command is resent 3 times Panel CMD Time Out Specify the waiting time for receiving a response from the panel and for time out of the command By default the loop waits for 5 seconds 12 Click Next to configure the port settings for the loop Procedure to configure the Port Settings RS 232 Port Single Panel Configuration Port Settings r ADV Port Add Edit Bits per Second 57600 z Data Bits s usse Parity None z Dalis Stop Bits z Show IP Address or Node name Encryption Password Port 01 e 22 From the Port drop down list select a port on the communication server to which the loop is to be connected The ports that are assigned to the communication server and not used by any loop are listed The ports and the associated parameters are listed in the table Port Parameter Description COM Bits per Second Select the transmission baud rate for the loop Data Bits Select the number of bytes that can be transferred Parity Select the parity for error detection Stop Bits Select the stop bits value is
31. ec Min or Hr and enter the shunt time Shunt time is the duration for which the door can be kept open after a valid card read or egress request without generating a door ajar alarm 6 7 Parameter Debounce Time Description Enter the time in seconds Debounce time is the maximum time allowed for the input point to remain in the changed state before reporting an Alarm Trouble or Normal condition This feature is useful in avoiding false alarms from vibrating contacts Direct Point Click to change the output for a valid card read The Configure Direct Point dialog box appears In the Configure Direct Point dialog box provide the following information Parameter Description lorO Click I O to indicate Input Point or Output Point Direct Point Select the output point from the list Sec Min Hr and Pulse Time Click Sec Min or Hr and enter the pulse time Free Egress Input shunts Status Input Shunt Device Select the check box to follow no action on the direct point when a Free Egress Input is activated Status Input Shunt Device Click to trigger an action in another input or output as a series action of the direct point The Configure Status Input Shunt Device dialog box appears In the Configure Status Input Shunt Device dialog box provide the following information Parameter lorO Description Click I O to indicate Input Point or Output Point
32. eds The information covered in this chapter Topic Refer to An introduction to NStar What is NStar on page 2 Benefits of NStar What NStar can do for you on page 2 Upgrading NStar Upgrading NStar on page 6 Getting Started How to get started on page 2 NOILOnGOWLNI NOILONGOULNI What is NStar NStar is a state of the art access control software compatible with Windows Vista Business and Windows 2003 server based operating systems It uses the access control mechanism to authenticate employee access at security areas What NStar can do for you It helps you maintain employee access details track and control access at entry and exit areas and generate reports for system and user events Some of the tasks you can perform using NStar are as follows 9 M Oo UG Ow Adding time zones schedules and holidays Adding servers panels and devices Adding cards card holders and operators Defining access areas control areas access levels and operator levels Monitoring devices using the control map and tracking the events and alarms Configuring Galaxy and Vista panels and monitor intrusion points Optional Adding and viewing live video to monitor access points Optional Generating and printing reports for system and user events How to get started Install NStar on your computer For details refer to Installation on page 3 Start the services using the NStar Service Mana
33. er Related Topics select Panel Inputs to view a default input assignment table 9 Setthe Interlocking for the input point 10 Click Next to configure the output points for the panel Procedure to configure the panel Output Points gt Output point ADVs 2 No ADV 3 No ADV O 4 No ADV 5 No ADV No ADV x Time Zone 8am 5pm M F hal First Valid Card Read Activates Time Zone Sec C Hr Pulse Time Interlocking Qu dt Report ON Off Pant 1 NoaDv zi oint 1 No ADV Never OnAcion NoAcion x Dff Action NoAction gt 1 In the Panel Configuration Outputs dialog box select a check box for an output point under Name 2 Double click the output point and type the name for the ADV The default ADV is created The settings in this dialog box are applicable to the selected output point Note Press the Fl key while the Outputs window is open to view more information about the fields In the same help topic under Related Topics select Panel Outputs to view a default output assignment table 3 Selecta Time Zone during which the output point must be activated door unlocked 4 Select the First Valid Read Activates Time Zone check box to activate the output point when a valid card is read within the associated time zone 5 Select the time unit for the pulse time and then select the Pulse Time to set the period during which the outpu
34. er is considered as OUT Reader Hard When an anti passback violation occurs the reader strictly restricts access Soft When an anti passback violation occurs the reader grants access but sends a report on anti passback violation Card PIN Time Zone Select the time zone for which access is allowed only when valid card and PIN number are used at the reader PIN Only Time Zone Select the time zone for which access is allowed when only PIN number is used In this time zone access is denied even for a valid card read Door Clear the check box to use the reader without attaching it to a door Groups Partitions Select the groups partitions from the list to associate Galaxy groups or Vista partitions to the reader Note This option is available only for Galaxy and Vista panels You need an additional license to add Galaxy and Vista panels Input to Set Arm Select the input point to which Galaxy groups or Vista Galaxy Grps Partitions partitions are to be associated Note This option is available only for Galaxy and Vista panels You need an additional license to add Galaxy and Vista panels Free Egress Input Click to change the input point The Configure Free Egress dialog box appears In the Configure Free Egress dialog box provide the following information Parameter Description Egress Input Select the input from the list Sec Min Hr and Shunt Time Click S
35. f backups made from this machine To view a list of all the backup files created and saved on the computer 65 YV LSN 9NILVH3dO YV LSN 9NILVH3dO 66 View the list of backups on a specific device To view a backup created or and saved on a disk tape drive 4 Click the Restore To option Restore to NStar Database Restores the NStar database You must stop the NStar services before proceeding with the restore Restore to NStar Archive Database Replaces the existing archive database Restore to New Database Creates a new database without changing the current or the backup database 5 Click Restore to start the restore process If you have any query Refer to The NStar Online Help Open the application and press F1 OR Contact the Honeywell Access Systems Support team Honeywell Access Systems 2700 Blankenbaker Pkwy Suite 150 Louisville KY 40299 U S A Phone 800 323 4576 Fax 414 766 1798 Office Hours 8 00 AM to 8 PM Eastern time E mail HASsupport honeywell com URL http www honeywellaccess com Honeywell Access Systems Charles Avenue Burgess Hill West Sussex RHI5 9UF U K Phone 44 0 1444 251180 Fax 44 0 1444 871074 Office Hours 8 AM to 5 PM GMT 67 YV LSN 9NILVH3dO
36. ger To procure the license and register NStar contact Honeywell Customer Care Note NStar runs in the demo mode till you register the software To register the software refer to Licensing and Registration on page 6 To proceed with the basic configuration refer to Setting Up NStar on page 9 To monitor and track access control activities refer to Operating NStar on page 55 INSTALLATION Overview The chapter describes the prerequisites and the procedure to install and register NStar The NStar installation setup guides you with installing the required programs and components The NStar application with its setup release notes and other technical documents is available on a DVD The information covered in this chapter Topic Refer to NStar Modules NStar Architecture on page 4 Prerequisites for NStar Installation Before you begin on page 4 NStar Upgradation Upgrading NStar on page 6 License and Registration Information Licensing and Registration on page 6 Note This guide can be used as a quick reference for the features available in NStar For a complete understanding of the windows screens refer to the NStar online help Press open the help topic related to the window NOILVTIVLSN NOILVTIVLSN NStar Architecture NStar is a client server application consisting of two modules the Database Server and the User Interface The NStar User Interface mod
37. gure a Reader for the Panel Procedure to configure a Reader for the panel on page 29 Adding a Communication Server Overview The Communication Server establishes the connection between NStar and the panels that are physically located in the access control system The communication server must be available on the NStar Device tree for the application to communicate with the system devices Procedure l Choose Configuration gt Device gt Device Map The Device window appears 2 Right click the Devices folder and choose Add gt Communication Server The Com Server Configuration Basic Information dialog box appears Com Server Configuration Basic Information r ADV CommServerl Description Main Server 1 Machine name JHESSONITE Protocol end point 55 Alarm Priority for notification jo Alarm Priority for required acknowledgement 4 Write Transactions to file Back Cancel Help Type a Name and Description for the server Click Add under ADV to create an ADV for the communication server The Abstract Device Record Server dialog box appears After adding the ADV click OK to return to the Com Server Configuration Basic Information dialog box Type the Machine name and the Protocol end point number The Protocol End point Number is the physical port on the computer which is not used by any other application Type a value for the Alarm Priorit
38. he appropriate license to use them Contact Honeywell Customer Care for further details 55 YV LSN 9NILVH3dO YV LSN 9NILVH3dO How to Track Devices using the Control Map Overview Operators who are assigned to the control areas can view the status of devices and control them using the control map Procedure l Choose Operations gt Control Map OR Click 4 The Control Map window appears Expand the control area folder and then its branches 3 control a device right click the device and select the command from the menu TCP IP Ns2 52 52 OL weiss 52 52 52 52 52 52 QE TCP IP Ns2 Q E TCP IP Ns2 Q E TCP IP Ns2 QE 52 QE TCP IP Ns2 gt TcP IP Ns2 2 2 Quick Start Control Area TCP IP 5232 111 Moving the cursor over the control map icon displays a m tool tip which explains the Unshunt status of the device All Alarms clear Alarms Restore To Time Zone In8 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Out 5 Out 6 Reader 1 Reader 2 How to Handle Events and Alarms Overview Access control activities in NStar can be classified as events such as card reads and alarms such as invalid card reads base
39. hese unique badges can then be used as photo IDs and access cards Procedure I In the Card Holder dialog box click the Card Biometrics tab 43 YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S Card Holder James Henry Basic Info Employment Details Personal Information Educational Information Cards Attach User Codes Card Biometrics r Photo Badge Badge Layout Name C Badge Back Badge Front Honeywell s Sipati Frame Selected Photo Index i 1 al Import Delete Card Number default New Print Badge Access Level None 7 Status Not Printed 2 In the Frame Selected list select Photo to attach a photo or badge to the card holder The Photo Badge frame is highlighted 3 Under Badge Layout click Badge Back or Badge Front to attach the badge to the back or the front of the card 4 Select the badge design in the Badge Layout Name list The selected badge design is displayed in the preview area Note To detach a badge select None in the Badge Layout Name list How to Add Operators Overview Operators are individuals with a set of defined rights and privileges to work with the NStar user interface Each operator is provided a user name and password to log on to NStar 44 The operator s rights to view and modify various NStar user interface components like databases and reports can be configured for an operator level Procedure Click Add to open the O
40. ick the communication server Select Add and click Panel Loop 485 PCI The 485 PCI Loop Configuration Basic Information dialog box appears x Name Panel Defaults ie estooPp 7 1 0 Poll Interval Description 60 Sec Edit Mas Panel CMD Retry Count mas ACK NAK B v Panel CMD Time Out Buffer all panels on exit E SCE Unbuffer all panels on startup Time Zone GMT 05 30 Chennai Kolkata Mumbai New Delhi 4 Name and Description the 485 PCI panel loop Click Add under ADV to create an ADV for the 485 PCI panel loop The Abstract Device Record Loop dialog box appears After adding the ADV click OK to return to the 485 PCI Loop Configuration Basic Information dialog box Select the ACK NAK check box if you are using the ACK NAK protocol The ACK NAK protocol requires acknowledgement which can be positive or negative indicates a successful message receipt while indicates an invalid message Select the Buffer all panels on exit check box to buffer the events in the respective panels when the communication server stops Select the Unbuffer all panels on startup check box to unbuffer all the panel events when the communication server restarts 10 Select the standard Time Zone based on the loop location Set the Panel Defaults for the panel loop The following table lists the default panel options
41. ield templates and card holder tab layouts 2 Choose Card gt Card Holder The Card Holder window appears 3 Click Add to add a card holder The Card Holder dialog box appears xi Cards Attach User Codes Card Biometrics Basic Info Employment Details Personal Information Educational Information First James Last Henry 4 Provide the following information Basic tab Provide basic information like First Name and Last Name User defined tabs Provide card holder additional information in the user defined tabs e Cards tab Add and or attach cards to the card holder 42 Attach User Codes tab Attach user codes to the card holder User codes are defined for Galaxy and Vista panels Support for these panels is optional and requires an additional license Card Biometrics tab Attach a photo badge or signature to a card holder Note Defining note field templates and card holder tab layouts are optional steps To assign a card to a card holder Selecta card holder while adding a new card OR Adda new card or attach an existing card while adding the card holder How to Attach a Badge to a Card Holder Overview After adding badges cards and card holders you can attach a badge to the card holder When a badge is associated with a card holder the card holder information such as photo signature and other note field information are automatically entered on the badge T
42. ived Generate reports based on the data stored in the Database database P decors Level Acoess Level oA Card Card Report oA Card History Card History Report Card Holder Card Holder Report Card Holder Tab Layout Card Holder Tab Layout Report Control Area s Device D Mis 0 JdMEeSLUECSE T Card Holder Fiter Hun from Dalebese s Holiday Group Print Preview s Note Field Template Operator s Operator Actions Operator Level oA Schedule A Time Zone Report Card Card Number and Card Status filter criteria for the Card Report Aalolaicinizir View Card Holder Card Status Search and Sort JAI Search Field B Al Access Level Activation Date Range Hm E Door Reader Expiration Date Range Search For E El to E Procedure 62 l Choose Reports gt Reports or click the Reports icon gt on the toolbar The Reports window appears displaying the list of reports in NStar 2 Double click a report from the list OR Select a report from the list and click Report Options The corresponding Report dialog box appears 3 Setthe filter criteria to customize the report according to requirements Click the report option to print or export the generated report 5 Click Close Database Maintenance Database maintenance involves the following functions Removing unused data Making a back
43. mended that you make a backup copy of the database before deleting the history 6 Click Yes to proceed with the deletion A progress bar displays the status of the deletion process and the name of each database as it is being processed OR Click No to make a backup of the database Backing up and Restoring the Database 64 The NStar Backup and Restore utility is a stand alone application that enables you to create a backup and restore it when required The Backup and Restore Utility is automatically installed with the NStar application You can access the utility from the NStar Program group on the Start menu The NStar Backup and Restore Utility is made up of three components Backup Schedule and Restore You can schedule the backup of NStar hardware and history database information and restore the backup when required Note e Backup of data such as badge images signatures and badge graphics cannot be created using the Backup and restore utility e If you are using the default SOL Server 2005 Express Edition then a backup cannot be scheduled from the Backup and Restore utility To schedule the backup go to Configuration gt Time Management gt Schedule in the NStar User Interface To backup the database l Double click the NStar Backup amp Restore icon T The NStar Backup and Restore window appears Click Backup amp Schedule The NStar Backup window appears Type a unique Backup Name and Description
44. nderstanding of the windows screens refer to the NStar online help Press open the help topic related to the window 1 5NILL3S YVLSN df 136 How to Log to NStar Double click the NStar User Interface icon NS on your desktop The Connect To Server dialog box appears Connect To Server X 2 the user Name and Password Note When is installed the Administrator operator with user name admin and blank password is created by default 3 Click Connect The NStar Operator window appears after you log on to the NStar application nstar Admin File Operations Card System Reports Configuration Window Help BE M For Help press F1 How to Use the NStar Quick Start Wizard Overview The Quick Start Wizard OSW is an optional interface to configure time zones cards loops and panels using the default settings These features can also be configured using the menu options in the NStar application If you are new to you can use the QSW to quickly configure only the basic features required to use NStar for monitoring e If you are an existing NStar user you can use the QSW to quickly add additional cards loops and panels The QSW enables you to Add Time Zones e Add Cards Add Loops Add Panels Notes After configuring the features using the QSW you can edit the configuration settings using the correspon
45. o pause play fast forward adjust time and so on How to Generate Reports Overview You can generate and print reports to monitor and track the access related activities in NStar You can generate a report for all the actions performed by the operators on the NStar user interface and monitor their activities A card report can be generated for card holders the card status and the access level Access Area Report Operator Report Time Zone Report and Device Map Report are some of the other reports which can be generated Each report can be customized based on filter criteria For example you can filter the Card Report based on the card number and the card status Report options are available to print and export the generated report The following table lists the report options 6 YV LSN 9NILVH3dO YVLSN 5NILVH3dO Report Options Report Option You can Preview Preview the report before printing Print Print the report and save the generated report to a file Export Export the report to a file The available file formats are txt and csv Estimate Number of Assess the number of pages the report requires before Pages you print it Clear Filter Options Clear all the filter options set for generating the report Run Report Generate the report for all the actions performed by an operator in NStar This option is available only for the Operator Actions Report Run from Arch
46. o the new version Before upgrading NStar make a backup copy of your database files and card holder photos and signatures Stop all the services before you start the upgrade process Note Contact Honeywell Customer Care for information regarding the CD key and registration Licensing and Registration The NStar software supports two CD keys Standard and Optional The features supported by them are as indicated in the following table CD Key Features Included IUser 1 One Communication Server and one client Standard 2 Event View to view the System Events 3 Alarm Printer configuration 5 User 1 One Communication Server and five clients Optional Special 2 Event View to view the System Events 3 Alarm Printer configuration 4 Badge configuration 5 Badge Printer configuration 6 Autocard Lookup configuration 7 Digital Video configuration 8 Alarm Handling 9 Alarm View to view the alarms 10 Intrusion Panel configuration The setup installs the demo version of NStar which has the following limitations Onlya 10 card database can be maintained You cannot add cards in bulk You cannot print badges Registering the software enables you to overcome the preceding limitations Registering NStar Before you register the NStar software make a note of the CD key and the site code Log on to the NStar User Interface to view the site code For information on how to log on to NStar
47. om the camera to digital signals before feeding them to the NStar application Honeywell recommends the 5 video capture card Modems and Communication Ports Modems and communication ports are required when the mode of communication between the loop and the server is dial up Modems and communication ports are supported by the desktop based Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems and the server based Windows 2003 operating systems Badge Printers Any printer supported by the Windows operating system can be used However for two sided PVC encoding or magnetic stripe encoding the Rio2e or Tango2e printer is required Report Printers Any printer supported by the Windows operating system can be used to print reports However a dot matrix printer such as the PB PRINTER is a minimum requirement Software Requirements System Software Requirements Software Component Requirement Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Business SPI Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Microsoft Windows 2003 Server SP2 Database Engine MSDE 2000 with SP3 or higher Microsoft SOL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 SQL 2000 or 2005 with SP4 Browser Internet Explorer 5 5 or later Installing NStar Insert the NStar DVD into the DVD ROM drive and follow the menus as prompted during the installation NOILVTIVLSN NOILVTIVLSN Upgrading NStar Previous versions of NStar such as 45 2 and 47 can be upgraded t
48. oose Card gt Access Level The Access Level window appears 2 Click Add The Access Level dialog box appears 3 Type the Name and Description for the access level and click OK 4 After the access level is added configure the time zone access for the entrance branch Right click the entrance or branch and click Configure 34 x E Access Area Name Maintenance H Mars Branch IE Ns2 Panel2 Reader 1 Description nis2 Panel2 Reader 2 T2 Entrance IE 2 Reader 1 Oo Ns2 Reader 2 TZ Always On Remove Access from this entrance s entrance Time Zone 12am 8am M F 12am 8am Monday Friday excl holidays For example the card holders associated to the Maintenance access level are allowed access only to the NS2 panel Reader 2 and the NS2 Reader 2 How to Configure Badges Overview Badge layouts are templates that define the size placement and properties of a badge Properties of a badge are its printable size its background color and the magnetic stripes used for encoding the card holder information In addition the badge layout contains placeholders for storing cardholder information such as photo note fields signatures and bar codes This section covers information on how to add and configure badges The following table lists the steps involved Refer to Configure a Badge Layout Configuring
49. perator Click the Password tab to set the Click the Operator Information e owp Operator Record x Operator Password Operator Information Choose System gt Operator The Operator window appears Record dialog box In the Operator tab select the Operator Type and type the Operator Name password tab Associate the operator to the Operator Level Card Holder and Time Zone Control Area 88 Databases T Assigns the operator Reports Operator Level Card Holder x Time Zone Language gt sO cose level to the operator Access Level 9 7 Card Card History Provides access to the operator to generate only these reports Card Holder Card Holder Tab Layo Control Area Device Map Galaxy Panel Log History 9 Holiday Group 9 Note Field Template 7 Operator 7 Operator Actions Y Operator Level Schedule 947 Time Zone 7 Click Apply and then OK to add the operator Defining Operator Levels Overview The operator level defines the privileges of the operator to work with NStar When an operator is assigned to an operator level the operator gains access to the application features configured for that level In an operator level the rights are configured for the following system elements Control Area To control devices in the control area through the Control Map Databases To configure Card Holde
50. phic icons Name Description Honeywell Horizontal Horizontal Position Blockouts Ruler Badge Outline Honeywell ae 3 Configure the following settings Set the printable size for the badge Provide the background color graphics and image for the badge Specify the blockout areas on the badge Place the badge elements text bar codes bitmap placeholder for the card holder s photo and placeholder for signatures and set their properties 4 Click to save the badge layout For more information on creating badge designs refer to the NStar Online Help Configuring Badge DLLs Overview A specific dynamic link library DLL file is required to use the video capture card TWAIN device and signature pad with the NStar application DLLs for the supported hardware are in the NStar directory and can be installed in the application Procedure l Choose Configuration gt Badge gt Badge DLL s The Badge DLL s dialog box is displayed 37 1 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 6 Badge DLL s Video Capture Card DLL Em ps Signature Pad DLL Cancel Click the ellipsis button next to Video Capture card DLL An Open dialog box appears with NStar opened as the default directory Select the appropriate DLL file and click Open The path to the DLL file is displayed in the Video Capture Card DLL text box Note If the DLL is not listed in the NStar di
51. ption COM Bits per Second Select the transmission baud rate for the loop Data Bits Select the number of bytes that can be transferred Parity Select the parity for error detection Stop Bits Select the stop bits value is the default value TCP IP IP Address or Type the IP Address of the Ethernet converter Connection Node name The corresponding port number is displayed in Port No TCP IP TCP IP Address Type the IP Address of the Ethernet converter Encrypted or Node name The corresponding port number is displayed in Port Connection No Encryption Type the password to encrypt the data Password 2 Click Next and then click Finish to add the 485 PCI Loop to the device tree Adding an RS 232 Panel Loop 20 Overview Panels using the RS 232 communication protocol can be connected to NStar by the RS 232 panel loop The RS 232 protocol offers serial binary data interchange between the panel and the communication server Procedure to configure the Basic Settings l Choose Configuration gt Device gt Device Map The Device window appears 2 Expand the Devices folder and right click the communication server 3 Select Add and then click RS 232 Port Single Panel The RS 232 Port Single Panel Configuration Basic Information dialog box appears RS 232 Port Single Panel Configuration Basic Information r ADV Panel Defaults Add R5 232 LOOP I 1 0 Poll Interval Description 50 Sec
52. r Cards Badges Device Map and so on 45 YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 46 Reports run the reports User Interfaces To configure and operate on the NStar User Interface Procedure Choose System gt Operator Level The Operator Level window appears 2 3 4 Click Add The Operator Level dialog box appears Type the Name and Description for the operator level and click OK After the operator level is added configure the rights for the tree entry Right click the branch and click Configure operator Level ipt 5 08 Operator Level Tree m e Control Area 5 9 8 Databases Access Area 9 B Access Level Badge Data Card Operators assigned to Card Holder Control Area Bl Device Map Holiday FB Note Field Tab Layout Field Template o Operator Operator Level gt this level have full rights to work on Card Holder Only view rights schedule 8 Time Zone 9 34 Reports E oF User Interfaces gt Only view and edit m Configuration 9 oF Operations Add Edit Delete Isolate Note rights Each device database and user interface element in the control tree is color coded based on the rights assigned to it Red indicates no rights Yellow indicates view rights Green indicates view and edit rights White indicates full view edit and dele
53. rate Reports 6 eT emm 61 Procedure RET EEEE EREE 62 Database Maintenance oe ao Fea eS Fu YNUNR KM o aU rue runs 63 Removing Unused ote 63 Backing up and Restoring the Database seen 64 If you have any QUGNPy P ERA 67 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Scope The NStar Quick start Guide helps you in installing configuring and using the NStar access control software Intended Audience This guide is intended for the installers administrators and operators of NStar Prerequisite Skills You need to have a knowledge of access control systems and their terminologies Document Structure The guide is divided into three chapters for better organization The following table describes the details of what is covered in each chapter Chapter Explains Introduction The features and benefits of the NStar application Installation How to install and register NStar Setting Up NStar How to setup and configure NStar Operating NStar How to use NStar for monitoring and generating reports AGINS SIH L ABOUT THIS GUIDE INTRODUCTION A Quick Glance This chapter introduces the NStar application and its benefits It also provides information on how you can set up NStar for your access control ne
54. rectory perform the following steps a Open Windows Explorer b Choose Tools gt Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears For Windows Vista choose Organize gt Folder and Search options Click the View tab d Under Advanced settings expand Files and Folders and then Hidden files and folders e Click Show hidden files and folders f Click Apply to apply the changes and then click OK e Click the ellipsis button next to the Signature Pad DLL An Open dialog box appears with NStar opened as the default directory Select the appropriate DLL file and click Open The path to the DLL file is displayed in the Signature Pad DLL text box Click OK to save the DLL file details and to close the Badge DLL s dialog box Setting up Badge Printers Overview NStar is compatible with many printers Any printer that is supported by the Windows operating system can be used for printing badges However for two sided PVC printing 38 or magnetic stripe encoding the Rio2e or Tango2e printer is required In addition Windows compatible laser or other color printers can be used for printing badges on paper Note Install your printer using the Windows Control Panel Refer Microsoft documentation for more information Ensure that you also install the printer driver Procedure AWN Choose Configuration gt Badge gt Configure Badge Printer The Badge Printer Setup dialog box appears with the list of prin
55. refer to How to Log on to NStar on page 10 To view the Site Code l Choose Help gt License The License window appears x Status Valid Last Update 2 14 2008 11 21 54 AM Client Licenses 5 Comm Server Licenses 1 Key Save CD Key Site Code License Key 2 Makea note of the Site Code The site code is a unique number that identifies your computer 3 Go to site www honeywellaccess com to register NStar online Choose Resources gt Register Products Online The Product Registration page appears 5 Click Read User Non Disclosure and License Agreement to read the agreement 6 Click I have Read and Understand the License Agreement to accept the license agreement A message appears asking for your confirmation 7 Click OK A list of Honeywell products is displayed 8 Click on NStar from the list of Honeywell products 9 Enter the required details and click Next The Authorized Dealer Information page appears 10 Enter the dealer information and click Next The Enter the CD Key page appears Click NStar from the list of Honeywell products NOILVTIVLSN NOILVTIVLSN 12 Type the CD key in the provided box 13 Click Submit Notes e If the CD key is invalid the system prompts you to provide the Site Code number After you submit the information the site key is sent to you by e mail 14 Close the browser and return to NStar 15
56. ry report 59 UVLSN 9NILVH3dO YV LSN 95NILVH3dO How to View Digital Video Overview The Digital Video Display window shows live video or recorded video from the selected DVRs The live recorded video enables you to monitor and track the movement of card holders and visitors Note This is an optional feature You must procure the appropriate license to use this feature Contact Honeywell Customer Care for further details Procedure 60 Choose Operations gt Digital Video Reader Point Site gt Filters the events to gt be displayed Eilter Video Cameras View Video DVR Camera 1 Show Displays the video qM DVA Camera 2 gt recorded from the 3 Clip From 172005 zd specified date m DVRA Camera 4 4 1 2005 SM Fusion DVR Camera 1 105917 Close Select the cameras from the Cameras list To view live video click Live OR To view the recorded clip click Clip From and enter the period during which the clip is recorded Click Show to view the live video or the recorded video The Digital Video Display window appears Digital Video Display Maximum Video Displays 16 z Shows the connectivity Multi RU Camera 2 a status Iris controls Focus controls gt Zoom controls gt Pan and Tilt controls For the recorded video display controls are provided t
57. t point must be energized 6 Setthe Interlocking for the output point 7 Select the required Report ON OFF option 8 Click Next to configure the reader for the panel Procedure to configure a Reader for the panel Reader Card PIN Time Zone 1 2 Reader 1 E icd PIN Only Time Zone None gt Reader ADVs Groups Pattitions Input to Set amp rm Grps Pattitions AntiPassbac In Hard None C Out Delete ons Grps Partitior Door Free Egress Input shunts Status Input Shunt Device Reader 1 Direct Point Dut 1 Pulse Time 10 sec Free Egress Input In 1 Pulse No Action Follow No Action Status Input Shunt Device In 2 Shunt Time 15 sec I In the Panel Configuration Readers dialog box select a reader from the list to view and modify its settings The dialog box displays the panel configuration in a graphical form 2 Selecta reader from the Reader list 29 YVLSN df 5NILL3S YVLSN 136 30 3 4 5 Double click the reader and type the name for the ADV The default ADV is created Provide the following information to configure the reader properties Parameter Anti Passback Description Select the check box to set the anti passback feature Set the anti passback reader properties In The reader is considered as IN Reader Out The read
58. te rights How to Add Intrusion Panels Adding a Galaxy Panel Overview The Galaxy panel helps you monitor and track intrusions at different zones The area monitored by sensors is termed as a Zone NStar communicates with the Galaxy panel through the Galaxy Ethernet Module Therefore you must configure the Galaxy Ethernet Module in the communication server before you add the Galaxy panel in NStar When you add the Galaxy panel its configuration details are downloaded on to NStar through the Galaxy Ethernet Module Notes Support for intrusion panels is optional You must procure a supporting CD key to use intrusion panels in NStar Contact Honeywell Customer Care for further details The Classic and Grade 3 series of Galaxy panels are supported e You can add only one Galaxy panel to Procedure Choose Configuration gt Device gt Device 2 Right click on the Communication Server to add the Galaxy Ethernet Module 3 Configure the Module by entering the Name IP Address Panel Defaults port numbers and the Connection Password information 4 Then right click the Ethernet Module Galaxy Single Panel and click Add New Galaxy Panel The NStar application establishes a connection with the Galaxy panel to download the configuration details After the panel configuration details are downloaded the Panel Configuration Basic dialog box appears 5 Enter the panel Name and Description 47 YV LSN df
59. ters configured in the computer x Printer Name Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Printer Generic Badge Printer Magnetic Stripe Drientation Encode Mag Stripe Portrait Encode Only Landscape Page Size 253 279 4 Both Sides 535 8 mm EA Cancel Select the printer required for badge printing in the Printer Name list Select the Printer Type Under Magnetic Stripe select the Encode Mag Stripe check box to encode magnetic stripe information Select the Encode Only check box to encode only the magnetic stripe information and not print it Under Orientation click Portrait or Landscape The default orientation for the badge is Landscape Under Page Size select the page size in inches or millimeters The default page size for the badge is 53 5 mm x 85 mm Click OK to save the badge printer settings and close the Badge Printer Setup dialog box 39 YV LSN df 5NILL3S YV LSN 136 How to Add Cards Overview A card has a card number by which it can uniquely be identified It can be assigned to a badge and a card holder to create unique badge IDs or access cards These cards contain the card number access level and the card status Active or Inactive information NStar allows you to add a single card or add cards in bulk Normally cards are added in large volumes and are later assigned to card holders as per requirements
60. tialize The Panel Initialization Options dialog box appears Select the check boxes for the information you want to download on to the panel OR Click Select to download all the information Click OK to initialize the panel How to Define Access Areas Overview Access Areas are the logical areas in the Access Control System defined by grouping readers doors 33 YV LSN 5NILL3S YV LSN df 5NILL3S In NStar the access area is displayed as a tree to which branches and entrances can be added The branches in the tree represent the access areas The entrances represent panels readers doors through which you can gain access to the areas Mars gt Branch 2 Panel2 Reader 1 2 Panel2 Reader 2 E 2 Reader 1 gt Entrances E 2 Reader 2 Show Available Devices l Choose Configuration gt Define gt Access Areas The Access Area window appears 2 Right click the Access Area folder or a branch and select one of the following Add Branch to add a branch to the site Add Entrances to add entrances to the access area 3 Click OK Add to add the branch entrance to the Access Area How to define Access Levels for the Access Area Overview With access levels access can be granted or restricted to various access areas The Access Level window contains information of the readers and their time zone association Procedure l Ch
61. tive or Not Present Enter a unique panel Address The address corresponds to the DIP Switch settings on the panel and ranges from through 31 For more information on the panel settings refer to the NS2 installation manual Click Add under ADV to create an ADV for the panel After adding the ADV click OK to return to the Panel Configuration Basic dialog box 10 Click Next to configure the Card Format settings Procedure to configure Card Formats Inverse Card Formats X r 1 26 s 1 fo 62 Def r 2 2 5 o 82 Def LiFomat 3 re sf offer fee les Det gt WIEGAND card format Format 4 per FETTTT T T T Le Format 5 praps FITTTT T TT Format amp fe TTTTTT TT Format 7 _ FTTTTT T T Format 8 fs TTTTTT T T I In the Panel Configuration Card Format dialog box set the WIEGAND card format values Note Honeywell recommends you to retain the default card format values Default formats for slots 2 and 3 are CR I Wiegand Card Swipe Reader NR I Magstripe Swipe Reader and PR 2 Hughes IDI Proximity Reader 2 Click Next to assign the Time Zone and the Holiday Group to the panel Procedure to assign Time Zones Avalable Time Zone No Sis 9 Always This Timezone is always on 1 Time zones for the re
62. ules installed on different computers are networked and connected to the Database Server through RPC Remote Procedure Call or and LPC Local Procedure Call e provides the System Manager utility to configure connection information The System Manager directs the User Interface to the Database Server Before you begin Hardware Requirements This section provides you the list of hardware requirements for installing NStar To install NStar on a stand alone computer that supports upto 128 readers and 2 communication ports the following requirements must be fulfilled System Hardware Requirements Hardware Component Requirement Processor Intel Pentium IV CPU 2 8GHz CPU RAM 5 2 megabytes MB gigabytes GB for Windows Vista Hard Disk 40 GB ATA 100 Serial communication ports 2 Secondary Storage DVD burner Parallel printer port 2 if a badge printer is also required Monitor Display Size 15 Inches SVGA Resolution 1024 x 768 Colors 256 color Pointing Device Mouse PS 2 mouse preferred PCI slots Minimum 2 one additional slot for the video capture card USB ports Minimum 2 Power Supply UPS Video Capture The badging utility in NStar saves digital images of the photographs captured by the camera The video capture card acts as an interface between the camera and the badging utility in the NStar application The card converts analog signals fr
63. up of the database for use during hardware software problems e Restoring a backup of the database when required Removing Unused Data When records are deleted from a database they are not removed from the hard disk They are unavailable for use but still occupy hard disk space It is necessary to remove these files for optimum hard drive usage To remove deleted database records and or history Choose File gt Database Maintenance The Database Maintenance window appears 2 Select Remove Deleted Records under Settings to delete records from the hard drive 3 Select Delete History under Settings to delete history files Click Change to open the Select Until Date dialog box and select a date from the calendar Database Maintenance Select Until Date Settings June 2008 Su Tu We Th Fr Sal _ 12 3 4 5 6 7 Today Remove Deleted Records Delete History Until Date 5 2 2008 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 283 2 3 4 9 10 18 Status Database Table Calendar 63 YV LSN 9NILVH3dO YV LSN 9NILVH3dO Note The deleted records and or the history till the selected date are is removed 5 Click Start A Deleting Records dialog box appears warning you to backup the database before deleting the files Note If history is deleted it can be restored only by restoring the entire database from a backup copy Therefore it is recom
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65. y for notification Events with a priority lower than this value are displayed as events in the Event view Set the Alarm Priority for required acknowledgement value An action with a priority higher than this value and with a priority lower than the Alarm Priority for notification value is displayed as an alarm in the Alarm View Note The Alarm View is an optional feature You must procure an additional license to use it When the feature is enabled the Alarm Priority for required acknowledgement value must be set to 50 Select the Write Transactions to file check box to record the server transactions and message exchanges between the communication server and the panels in a text file This file is used for debugging purposes Generally this check box is cleared YV LSN df 5NILL3S YV LSN 5NILL3S 10 Click Next The Com Server Configuration Ports dialog box appears Ports MCOM 1 a ee 11 From the Ports list select the check box s for the COM ports that must be used by the communication server I2 Click Next and then click Finish to add the communication server to the Device tree Adding a Schedule Server Overview The Schedule Server communicates with the Database Server to configure the schedules and with the Communication Server to run the schedules You can configure the details of the Schedule Server in NStar to run the scheduled functions Procedure l Choose Configur

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