Centaur 3.1 : Installation Manual
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1. 16 For Windows XP Professional 21 Appendix B Programming Windows Users on the Centaur Server raaa GALORE RAGANA NANE nanira a 26 For Windows 2000 26 For Windows XP Professional sss 28 Appendix C Setting Centaur as a Service Under Windows 31 Appendix D Enabling Network Access On Windows XP 33 INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 WHAT S NEW IN V3 1 New Features in Centaur V3 1 All of the software modules can now be automatically installed with the Centaur Server CD or Workstation CD and no longer require a separate licence hardware key to run on a networked workstation with the exception of FrontView The software modules include FrontCard Card Import Export server only Database Management server only Database Backup Scheduler server only FrontGuard Card Locator WavePlayer and Pro Report 3 1 which now includes Tracker The Site Configuration Wizard guides you through the necessary steps to get the site communicating with its controllers when starting Centaur for the first time or when adding a new site i e select the site s Communication type the number of controllers the controller s Input Configuration and the doors Settings The Controller Configuration Wizard allows you to automatically create and link doors2. Browse To continue click Next Cancel x What level of access do you want bo grant this user grandard user Poner Users Group Users can modify the computer and install programs but cannot read files that belong to other users Restricted user Users Group Liners can operate the computer and save documents but cannot install programs or make potential damaging changes to the system Files and settings E Dther Administrators INSTALLATION GUIDE 27 For Windows XP Professional 1 From the taskbar click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click User Accounts 3 The User Accounts window will appear Click Create a new Learn About 08 user account By User account tenes Seething user Pick a task Change the vray ween beg on cr oft or pick an account to change mimin 15 p L ge 8 1 Er Bil on ana Compuer adeinegtrabor Compuber idee abor 4 Type the user name and then click Next Name the new account The user name _ typed here must match the user name typed by the user when logging into Windows on the workstation computer 28 5 Click an account type access level and then click Create Account The programmed user will now appear in the Users and Passwords list 6 The created user will appear in the User
3. Access Control Systems CENTAUR V3 1 NSTALLATI ON GUIDE 1 Position Technology TABLE OF CONTENTS What s New 1n V3 1 eoo e exeEEEEEEEEKEKEKEKEKEEBKC EUN E EV NER TN RO RR RR 2 New Features in Centaur V3 1 2 New Features in Pro Report V3 1 2 Mavs aero LU etd 0 9 Me OT 3 Centaur a UR MEER E RU E RR RO RC RR ER RC Rl 3 Computer Requirements Centaur Server 3 Operating System Requirements Centaur Server 4 CT V900 A Controller Requirements 4 Before installing the Centaur 5 Installing Updating the Centaur Server 5 Centaur Administration Console User I nterface 8 Computer Requirements Workstation 8 Operating System Requirements Workstation 8 Installing Updating the Administration Console User Interface 9 Starting the Centaur Software nennen 13 Registering the Centaur Software nnne 15 eM T 15 Appendix A DCOM Configuration enne 16 For Windows 2000
4. Use custom access permissions Tou may edit who can access this application Edi f 155 default launch permissions Use custom launch permissions fou may edit who can launch this application Use default configuration permissions Use custom configuration permissions You may edit who can change the configuration information For this application The Use default launch permissions and Use custom configuration permissions check boxes are selected by x Registy Value AccessPennission Owner jsmith John Smith Name INSTALLATION GUIDE 19 10 11 The Add Users Groups window will appear From the List Names From drop down list select the computer or domain To view the list of users either click Show Users or if the user is part of a user group select the group and then click Members Select the desired user from the list Hold down the SHIFT key to select multiple users Click Add and then OK The selected users now appear in the Registry Value Permissions window Click OK Add Users and Groups E X List Names From jsmith Names LDonahue Leila Donahue LRobinson Laurie Robinson MS anders Martin Sanders NFontana Nathalie Fontana k Martin Nancy Martin Type of Access Allow Access OF Cancel Help Registry Value Permissions Registry Value AccessPennission wner jsmith j
5. 16 and the Server must be installed on a Windows 2000 XP operating system refer to Operating System Requirements Centaur Server on page 4 Computer Requirements Centaur Server The Centaur Server is designed to operate with IBM or IBM compatible computers running a suitable Windows operating system as detailed in the Operating System Requirements Centaur Server on page 4 e Pentium 600MHz or higher e 128MB RAM 256MB for superior performance e 300MB free disk space 1GB recommended 4GB for larger installations e RS 232 serial port depending on the installation more than INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 one be required e For dial up sites the Centaur Server and each dial up site requires a US Robotics Sportster 56k baud modem external internal Other modems can be used but we recommend the above mentioned modem WinModems are not supported e Super VGA Monitor Operating System Requirements Centaur Server The Centaur Server has been tested on the following operating systems e Windows 98 Second Edition English and French e Windows 2000 Professional Edition English French and Spanish e Windows 2000 Server Edition English French and Dutch e Windows XP Professional Edition English and French the Centaur Server must be installed on a computer with a If you connect workstations to the Server over a network A Windows 2000 XP operating system If the operating system you are using to run Cen
6. Accounts window Click the created user 7 Click Create a password Pick an account type feompute aioe With comune abor ACCOGP Create Change and delete actor Liner User tomes eei cars aren Compute tinira Cnmpube t I E erro Related Tasks i n What do you want to change about Creabe account THamilton s account E cane the 53 create spid m the E Sheree the tha account INSTALLATION GUIDE 29 30 and confirm a password for the user if necessary type a password hint and then click Create 8 Ramenterng pair Password The password typed here must match the password typed by the user when logging into Windows on the workstation computer Create a password for THamilton s account Fou ans creating a paceecrd For B do 5 vell loue ali ES eserypbrd filed perianal corti ates acad eed pasren for Web T 82 8 8 Hei bak Hameo bo Haha 815882 riciet disi 4 the ain bo F the contains capial letters they byped puma may times iaa bladen Hae CS Perit ell erable Ls every roba
7. Server is installed on is required we recommend that the network administrator perform the DCOM configuration For Windows 2000 Professional Configuring DCOM on Windows 2000 XP operating systems requires that you are logged on as the Administrator 1 From the taskbar click Start gt Sow wil 22 22 appear Enter dcomcnfg exe in the text box and then click OK Type the name of program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open dcomenfg exe Cancel Browse 16 3 The Distributed exl Configuration Properties window Applications Default Properties Default Security Defauk Protocols will appear Click SpxSvr from the list and then Properties Remote Storage Recall Motification Client SENS Logon Events SENS Network Events SENS OnNow Events SENS Subscriber for EventSystem EventObjectChange events SetupLogServices Class Sound Reconde 4 The SpxSvr m zx Properties window will appear From the General Location Security Identity Endpoints Authentication General properties of this DCOM application Level dro p down ISt Application name SpxSvr click None E Application type local service Authentication Level Service name Cancel Apply INSTALLATION GUIDE 17 5 Click the Location tab ax and then select
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9. art automatically To run Centaur you will only need to click Start 2Programs Position Technology Centaur 3 1 gt Console The Centaur Service Manager will run in the background and will not be visible in the status area APPENDIX ENABLING NETWORK ACCESS ON WINDOWS XP On computers running Windows XP Professional network access must be enabled on the Centaur Server computer prior to configuring DCOM refer to Appendix A DCOM Configuration on page 16 1 From the taskbar click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click Administrative Tools 3 Double click Local Security Policy Be de wee Fuentes jek Qm O d 5 0 23 INSTALLATION GUIDE 33 4 34 The Local Security Lec Scri Seg Settings window will appear Expand the Local Policies branch and then click Security Options Bice conieci Ades ogee 8 12 scele garda 82 4 85 4 I scm imma Dire man mabe ugly acre bagni Tarral dig cse err ppt menarcheal dae hai pectin Daci ages amne Perel Cm pcd mambe rong Cira DO or Lain ppan ey dct legare Da mot anle last unen cual imi lupis 558 la Fe Eia ingore Haag beet Fer aer eet Erb Fiori pe ben 5 atero bo
10. chnical support team at 1 800 996 9244 or from outside the US or Canada call 450 491 7444 or logon to our web site at www postech ca You can also review the release txt file that is included with the Centaur CD ROM TR Updated manuals and release files are available on the Position Technology Web site at www postech ca INSTALLATION GUIDE 15 APPENDIX A DCOM CONFIGURATION Centaur uses Distributed Component Object Model DCOM to communicate between its software components DCOM is a protocol that enables software components to communicate directly across multiple network transports including Internet protocols such as HTTP in a reliable secure and efficient manner DCOM configuration is performed only in situations where operators will access the Centaur Server computer from remote workstation computers DCOM configuration is done on the Centaur Server computer only and sets its Windows system to allow access from remote workstations by creating Windows user accounts The Centaur Server must be installed refer to Installing Updating the Centaur Server on page 5 and the users that will access the Centaur Server must be programmed in the Centaur Server computer refer to Appendix B Programming Windows Users on the Centaur Server Computer on page 26 before configuring DCOM The DCOM Configuration Utility is automatically installed with Windows 2000 XP operating systems Since knowledge of the network system that the Centaur
11. e o ino Maori fretted inpar 52 cun D ina ors oor Double click Network mer Access Sharing and security model for local account 882288 Du sod aces ror eestor o Dow iem anres raul Boon account aid _ 8 4 1 59 ea age ch pemerah MET gmp For cue 5 8 ego Fei meaty LEN Hwer Pade evel The Network Access Sharing and security model for local account window will appear From the drop down list click Classic local users authenticate as themselves and then click Ok Network access Sharing and security model for local 21 4 Local Security Setting INSTALLATION GUIDE 35 2002 2004 Position Technology INC All rights reserved Specifications may change without prior notice Centaur is a trademark or registered trademark of Position Technology INC or its affiliates in Canada the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Sportster is a registered trademark of U S Robotics 1 Position Technology is an affiliated company of R A D Xx SECURIT Y 5 Y STEM 25 www paradox ca 780 boul Industriel St Eustache Qu bec J7R 5V3 CANADA Tel 450 491 7444 Fax 450 491 2313 wWw postech ca INST EI 02 Printed in Canada 0
12. ear Click Centaur Server The Prerequisites Installation window will appear Click Next Setup will automatically detect and list which prerequisites have not been installed on your computer To install the required software components click Next and follow the on screen instructions If you already have all prerequisites Setup will skip this step go to step 8 When Setup has completed the installation of the required software components the Prerequisites I nstallation window will appear Click Finish If this is a new installation of the Centaur Server go to step 10 To update previously installed software select Update then click Next then click Finish The Choose Setup Language window will appear From the drop down list select the language that Setup will use during the installation Click OK The Welcome window will appear Click Next to begin the installation of the Centaur Server The License Agreement window will appear To install the Centaur Server select accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 13 The Setup Type window will appear The installation procedures detailed in this section apply to the Complete Setup Type Select Complete and then click Next Se When you select Complete Centaur installs all operating prerequisites the Centaur Server the Server s Administration Console Pro Report FrontView FrontGuard FrontCard Card Locator Card Import Export Database Managemen
13. ed on the following operating systems e Windows 98 Second Edition English and French Windows 2000 Professional Edition English French and Spanish e Windows 2000 Server Edition English French and Dutch e Windows XP Professional Edition English and French If you connect workstations to the Server over a network the Centaur Server must be installed on a computer with a Windows 2000 XP operating system A If the operating system you are using to run Centaur is not listed please contact Position Technology for an updated list Other software requirements include available on the CD e DCOM e MDAC 2 5 e Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4 0 and service pack 1 or higher e Acrobat Reader 5 0 or higher I nstalling Updating the Administration Console User I nterface This section describes how to install or update the Centaur Administration Console User Interface 1 Insert the Centaur Workstation CD into the computer s CD ROM drive 2 Ifthe auto run feature is enabled go to step 4 Otherwise click Run from the Start menu 3 Type the appropriate drive indicator x followed by the path containing the C3setup exe file or click Browse to search for the C3setup exe file Click OK 4 The Workstation window will appear From the menu click Centaur Installation Se When you select Centaur Installation Centaur installs all operating prerequisites the Administration Console User Int
14. elect Users or Select this object lype Users Groups of Built in securty principals Groups window Click OK Erom this location i XP PR ENG 5elect Users or Groups Enter the object names to select examples XP PRO ENGNX Donahue XP PR ENGNMS ander 413 Fontana 1 NES VEI aro 13 Click Apply and then OK For more information on advanced DCOM configuration or the installation of client Server functions under Windows 2000 XP contact out technical support team at 1 800 996 9244 or from outside the US or Canada call 450 491 7444 INSTALLATION GUIDE 25 APPENDIX PROGRAMMING WINDOWS USERS ON THE CENTAUR SERVER COMPUTER A Windows user is one that can access the Windows application on a specific computer During DCOM configuration refer to Appendix A DCOM Configuration on page 16 you will be asked to select the users who will be able to access the Centaur Server computer from a remote workstation computer However in order for users to gain access to the Centaur Server they must be programmed as Windows users within the Centaur Server computer If the user you wish to select as a remote user does not have a user account programmed in the Centaur Server computer you will not be able to select that user when configuring DCOM Programming Windows users in the Centaur Server computer must be done prior to DCOM configuration Programming users on Windows 2000 XP ope
15. entaur Server CD into the computer s CD ROM drive 2 Ifthe auto run feature is enabled go to step 4 Otherwise click Run from the Start menu 3 Type the appropriate drive indicator x followed by the path containing the C3setup exe file or click Browse to search for the C3setup exe file Click OK 4 The Full Installation window will appear From the menu click Automatic nstall Se When you select Automatic I nstall Centaur installs all G operating prerequisites the Centaur Server and the Server s Administration Console by default We strongly recommend that Manual 5181 be used only by experienced Centaur Installers In a Manual Install all software components must be installed separately INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 10 11 12 View the release txt file containing the latest product release information Automatically install all operating system requirements and the Centaur software For advanced installations you can individually install each prerequisite and the Manual Install Centaur software Aurtormatic Install _ Additional Sofware Install Pro Report FrontView Acrobat Reader or the Database Updater Access the latest controller firmware files and install the Centaur manuals at Position Technology i e orum iew the content View Position Technology s contact information The Automatic I nstall window will app
16. entaur program you must restart your A computer INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 CENTAUR ADMINISTRATION CONSOLE USER I NTERFACE This section describes how to install a Centaur Administration Console User Interface on a networked workstation The Centaur Administration Console User Interface is installed on a networked workstation computer using the Centaur Workstation CD The Centaur Administration Console User Interface allows operators to monitor and manage the access control system remotely by accessing the Centaur Server s databases and its network of CT V900 A controllers through a network Each workstation computer connected to the Centaur Server through a network must have a Centaur Workstation Software License and the corresponding hardware key dongle connected to the workstation s parallel port Computer Requirements Workstation The Centaur software is designed to operate with or I BM compatible computers running a suitable Microsoft Windows operating system as detailed in the Operating System Requirements below Pentium 600MHz or higher e 128MB RAM 256MB for superior performance e 300MB free disk space e Super VGA Monitor I n order for a remote workstation to access the Server DCOM must be configured on the Centaur Server computer refer to Appendix A DCOM Configuration on page 16 Operating System Requirements Workstation The Centaur Administration Console User Interface has been test
17. erface Pro Report FrontView and Card Management by default and also gives the option to install the software reference manuals We strongly recommend that Manual Installation be used only by experienced Centaur Installers In a Manual Installation all software components must be installed separately INSTALLATION GUIDE 9 10 11 10 View the release txt file containing the latest product release information Automatically install all hi operating system View Rolease Hotes requirements and the Centaur software 1 11111 Install and update the Pro Pro Report installation Report software For advanced installations you can individually install each prerequisite and the Centaur software Manual brstallation Firmaware Manual Browse CI Access the latest controller firmware files and install the Centaur manuals Contact Us Position Technology erra ere View the CD content Ex View Position Technology s contact information The Prerequisites Installation window will appear Click Next Setup will automatically detect and list which prerequisites have not been installed on your computer To install the required software components click Next and follow the on screen instructions If you already have all prerequisites Setup will skip this step go to step 7 When Setup has completed the installation of the required software components the Prerequisi
18. inputs and outputs when adding controllers The Database Backup Scheduler enables you to schedule regular backups of the Centaur databases You can back up the Main database and the Event database separately specify the location of the backup files and select how often the backup will occur You can now select the desired Centaur or Pro Report language from the Logon window instead of installing separate Centaur Administration Consoles or Pro Report software for each language You can limit the use of certain software modules to specific Operators Events in the Tree window will now appear in bold if they have been modified from their default values You can now reset an event s definition by right clicking on the desired event in the Tree window and selecting Reset Settings You can enable or disable a Door Group from the Tree window or using System Events New Features in Pro Report V3 1 The Tracker Time and Attendance software is now an integral part of Pro Report and is no longer offered as a separate software A separate hardware key is no longer required Addition of Absence Operator Action and Card Usage Reports I mport settings from previous Pro Report and Tracker databases Back up and restore Pro Report and Tracker databases And more INTRODUCTION This manual details how to install the Centaur software including the Centaur Server and Administration Consoles available on the Centaur Server CD and the Centaur Worksta
19. ive user af C The launching user C This user INSTALLATION GUIDE 23 8 Click the Security tab to configure the users that will be allowed access to the Centaur Server computer e Under Launch Permissions click Use Default e Under Access Permissions click Customize e Under Configuration Permissions click Customize 9 Under Access Permissions click the Edit button 10 The Access Permission window will appear Click the Add button to add users The Access Permission window may or may not be empty depending on previous DCOM configurations 24 SpxSvr Properties General Location Security Endpoints Identity Launch Permissions Use Default Customize Access Permissions Use Default Customize Configuration Permissions Use Default Customize Access Permission Security Group of user names Permissions for Administrator Access Permission 11 The Select Users or Groups window will E appear Verify that the Object Type and the Erom that localior Location is correct EMI and then click Find Common Queries Now Select the desired user from the list Hold down the CTRL key to select multiple users Click OK Select Users or Groups P PR O ENG F PR ENG P PAO ENG XP PR ENIG XF PRO ENG XF FR O EN G AZFE FRO EMG AXF PR ENG XF HPR ENG 12 The selected users now appear in the S
20. mand Prompt click Start gt Accessories Command Prompt 7 The Command Prompt window will appear Type cd program files position technology centaur 3 1 and then press ENTER on your keyboard INSTALLATION GUIDE 31 Command Prompt Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5 08 2195 lt gt Copyright 1985 2000 Microsoft Corp C Jcd program files position technology centaur 3 1 8 Type spxsvr exe service and press ENTER on your keyboard Close the Command Prompt window Ensure that there is a space between spxsvr exe and the front Slash Command Prompt Microsoft Windows 2808080 Version 5 08 2195 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2888 Microsoft Corp C gt cd program files position technology centaur 3 1 C Program Files Position Technology Centaur 3 1 service 9 Click Start gt Position Technology Centaur 3 1 2Centaur Service Manager 10 The Centaur Service Manager window AB xi will appear Select the Auto start service when OS starts check box D Start Continue 11 you want the Service Manager to verify every 5 minutes if the service is running or not and then start it if it is not running select the Auto restart service when stopped check box Close the window v Auto start service when OS starts Auto restart service when stopped 5 tatus Stopped 12 Restart your computer The Centaur Service Manager will now st
21. n list click the language that Setup will use during the installation Click OK The I nstallShield Wizard for Centaur Manuals window will appear Click Next The Choose Destination Location window will appear We recommend that you do not change the destination folder Click Next The Select Components window will appear Select which manuals you want to install then click Next The Select Program Folder window will appear Select the desired folder and then click Next The Start Copying Files window will appear Review the information and then click Next The InstallShield Wizard Complete window will appear Click Finish The InstallShield Wizard Complete window will appear Select if you wish to restart your computer now or later Click Finish computer Before you can use the Centaur program you must restart your STARTING THE CENTAUR SOFTWARE This section describes how to start the Centaur software from the Centaur Server computer or a networked workstation During start up the software will default to the appropriate edition of Centaur Lite Standard Professional or Enterprise The edition is determined by the connected hardware key dongle A hardware key is not required to start run the Demo Edition of the Centaur software 1 Make sure that the appropriate hardware key dongle is connected to the computer s parallel port before starting the Centaur Service Manager Connect the 25 pin hardware key do
22. n click Next The Start Copying Files window will appear Review the information and then click Next The Choose Setup Language window will appear From the drop down list click the language that Setup will use during the installation Click OK The Welcome window will appear Click Next The License Agreement window will appear To install Pro Report 3 1 select accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next The Customer Information window will appear Type your name and company name in the appropriate text boxes Click Next The Choose Destination Location window will appear We recommend that you do not change the destination folder Click Next The Select Program Folder window will appear Select the desired folder and then click Next The Start Copying Files window will appear Review the information and then click Next The Options Selection window will appear Select if you would like to add an icon for Pro Report 3 1 to your desktop Click Next INSTALLATION GUIDE 11 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 12 The Options Selection window will appear again Select if you would like to add icons for the Administration Console User Interface and Card Management to your desktop Click Next Select if you would like to install the reference manuals and then click Next If you selected No go to step 34 The Choose Setup Language window will appear From the drop dow
23. ngle to the computer s parallel port Male Pins Printer 2 Click Start gt Position Technology Centaur 3 3 2Centaur Service Manager The Centaur Service Manager window will appear 3 From the Centaur Service Manager window click the Start Continue button Once the Centaur Service Manager is running you can close the Centaur Service Manager window Also note that when you start the Centaur Service Manager the Centaur software will automatically start the MSDE or SQL Server If you get an error message during this step click OK and then click the Start Continue button again MSDE SQL Server Centaur Service Manager Service Manager znel Se The Auto start service when OS starts and Auto restart service when stopped check boxes in the Centaur Service Manager window are only available when Centaur is set as a service under Windows refer to Appendix C Setting Centaur as Service Under Windows on page 31 INSTALLATION GUIDE 13 4 Click Start gt Position Technology gt Centaur 3 1 2Administration Console Administration Console The Logon window will appear If you are starting an additional software click Start 2Programs Position Technology gt 3 1 gt the appropriate software gt the appropriate software 5 From the Logon window type the appropriate Logon ID and Password The default Logon ID is Admin and the default Pass
24. ohn Smith Mame LDonahue Leds Donahue i MSanders Martin Sanders Allow Access MFontana Mathake Fontana Allow Access MMartin Nancy Martin Allow Access RConnors Rick Connors Allow Access of Access AlowAccess e ce 8 12 Click Apply and then OK 20 For Windows XP Professional Ensure that network access is enabled refer to Appendix D Enabling Network Access On Windows XP on page 33 before configuring DCOM on Windows XP 1 From the taskbar click Start gt 2 The Run window will appear Enter dcomcnfg exe in the the name of program Folder document or text box and then click 177 Internet resource and Windows will open it For you OK Open dcomcnfg exe 3 The Component Services window will appear Expand the LE Component 4 Services Computers and SEE anc MyComputer Gao aay COM Event Comiwents Comiwents Command Custfosg 1855 Seres Local 5 Trippa Ca branches and then click DCOM Config sten DefrayFAT Defrag NTFS Event Object Event Object enge Change Change 2 3 3 3 3 5 Hc HTML Internet Exploneri Werner d V Marts Pier benar INSTALLATION GUIDE 21 4 Right click the SpxSv
25. r 22 file and then click Properties The SpxSvr Properties window will appear From the Authentication Level drop down list click None Component Services oF 1 uppii exe Shave 999 VasEwent p WIA Logger Lnd SpxSvr Properties General Location Security Endpoints Identity General properties of this application Application Mame SpxSwr Application ID 1E2199D32 D138 11D2 A6F9 001054133541 Application Type Local Server Authentication Level Local Path 6 Click the Location tab and then select the Run application on General Location Security Endpoints Identity this computer check m The following settings allow to locate the corect computer for this box application you make more than one selection then DOOM uses the first applicable one Client applications may ovende your selections SpxSvr Properties The Run application on Run application on the computer where the data is located this computer check box is selected by Run application on the following computer default 8 7 Click the Identity tab and then select the The interactive user General Location Securty Endpoints Identity check box SpxSvr Properties Which user account do you want bo use to run this application interact
26. rating A systems requires that you are logged on as the Administrator For Windows 2000 Professional 1 From the taskbar click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click Users and Passwords 3 The Users and mE Passwords window will appear The users i i Use the list below to grant or deny users access to your that a ppear in the list G computer and to change passwords and other settings are already programmed in the Users For this computer Centaur Server UserName Doman Group Users Advanced 2KMKTTKWOS Administrators computer C lick the 2KMKTTK WO Administrators Add button 2KMKTTKWOS Guests PARADOX Administrators Z2KMKTTKWO9 Users I soLAgentCmdExec Z2KMKTTKWO9 Users Add Remove Properties Password For Administrator To change the password For Administrator click Set Password Set Password 26 4 The Add New User 5 Choose the user s Add New User window will appear Type the required information and then click Next The User name typed here must match the user name typed by the user when logging into Windows on the workstation computer Add New User access level by selecting one of the check boxes and then click Finish The programmed user will now appear in the Users and Passwords list X Type the domain and user name of a user to give them permission to use this computer User name Domain
27. t Module Database Backup Scheduler WavePlayer and the software reference manuals by default We strongly recommend that Custom Setup be used only by experienced Centaur Installers In a Custom Setup only the operating prerequisites Centaur Server and the Server s Administration Console install by default 14 The Choose Destination Location window will appear We recommend that you do not change the destination location Click Next 15 The Select Program Folder window will appear Select the desired folder and then click Next 16 The Selecting Languages window will appear The Centaur Server supports three languages English is automatically supported by default Select two other languages and then click Next operating system must be compatible with the selected language Please note that Greek and Bulgarian are not supported on the same installation If you select either Greek or Bulgarian the Windows 17 The Ready to Install the Program window will appear Type your name and company name in the appropriate text boxes Then type the Centaur and FrontView serial numbers in the appropriate text boxes The serial numbers can be found on the Centaur CD ROM package Click Next 18 The Start Copying Files window will appear Review the information and then click Next 19 The InstallShield Wizard Complete window will appear Select if you wish to restart your computer now or later Click Finish Before you can use the C
28. taur is not listed above please contact Position Technology for an updated list Other software requirements available on the CD e DCOM e MDAC 2 5 e Microsoft Database Engine MSDE e Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4 0 and service pack 1 or higher e Acrobat Reader 5 0 or higher CT V900 A Controller Requirements CT V900 A Rev 200 210 220 230 260 require firmware R2 C3 31 or higher CT V900 A Rev 100 110 require firmware R1 C1 71 or higher The required firmware files are available on the Centaur Server CD To access these files insert the Centaur Server CD click Firmware Manuals and then Firmware For more information on how to update the controllers online refer to Update Firmware in the Centaur Reference Manual or Online Help Before installing the Centaur software It is important that you read the latest installation instructions before installing the Centaur software To access the latest version of the installation instructions insert the Centaur Server CD click Firmware Manuals View Manuals and then select the required manual Please note that for CT V900 A controllers Rev 100 or 110 A the firmware cannot be updated using a modem connection I nstalling Updating the Centaur Server This section describes how to install or update the Centaur Server operating systems you must be logged on as the To install software and applications on Windows 2000 XP Administrator l Insert the C
29. tes I nstallation window will appear Click Finish If this is a new installation of the Centaur Administration Console User Interface go to step 9 To update previously installed software select Update then click Next then click Finish The Choose Setup Language window will appear From the drop down list click the language that Setup will use during the installation Click OK The Welcome window will appear Click Next to begin the installation process The License Agreement window will appear To install the Administration Console User Interface select accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 If the Centaur Server is not installed on your computer go to step 13 If Setup detects an installation of the Centaur Server on your computer the Options Selection window will appear Select if you would like to use the same information for this installation and then click Next If you selected Yes go to step 16 The Customer Information window will appear Type your name company name and the Centaur serial number in the appropriate text boxes The serial number can be found on the Centaur CD ROM package Click Next The Choose Destination Location window will appear We recommend that you do not change the destination folder Click Next The Select Program Folder window will appear Select the desired folder and the
30. the Run application on General Location Security Identity Endpoints this computer check The following settings allow to locate the correct computer for this application If you make more than one selection then uses the first box applicable Client applications may override your selections Se The Run application on Run application on the computer where the data is located this computer TEES Run application on this computer check box is selected by iun application on the following computer default 6 Click the Identity tab Pem 2x and then select the The interactive user check box Which user account do you want to use to run this application General Location Security Identity Endpoints 18 7 Click the Security tab to configure the users that will be allowed access to the Centaur Server computer Select the following check boxes e Use custom access permissions e Use default launch permissions e Use custom configuration permissions 8 Under Use custom access permissions click the Edit button default 9 The Registry Value Permissions window will appear To add users click the Add button The Registry Value Permissions window may be empty or not depending on previous DCOM configurations ax General Location Security identity Endpoints C Use default access permissions
31. tion CD Each edition of the Centaur software Lite Standard Professional and Enterprise has two different applications the Server and the Administration Console User Interface Please note that the terms Administration Console User Interface and Workstation both refer to the same software User Interface and are used interchangeably In a brand new installation the Centaur Server must be installed first CENTAUR SERVER Using the Centaur Server CD install the Centaur Server on the computer where all the CT V900 A controllers are or will be connected The Centaur Server manages the controllers and maintains the access control system s databases The Centaur Server CD includes the Centaur Server the Server s Administration Console several software modules refer to What s New in V3 1 on page 2 and the reference manuals for these software components The Administration Console is automatically installed with the Server and supports three languages simultaneously Each Centaur Server CD comes with a hardware key dongle that will set the Centaur edition to either Lite Standard Professional or Enterprise If a hardware key dongle is not connected to the Centaur Server computer Centaur will run as a Demo Edition no communication In installations where remote workstations will access the Server through a network DCOM must be configured on the Centaur Server computer refer to Appendix A DCOM Configuration on page
32. uke thes 5 APPENDIX SETTING CENTAUR AS SERVICE UNDER WINDOWS These instructions pertain to Windows 2000 XP operating systems and will enable the Auto start service when OS starts feature in the Centaur Service Manager This feature will automatically start the Centaur Server when you start the computer You will only need to start the Centaur Server Administration Console 1 If the Centaur Service Manager is already stopped and has been exited proceed to step 5 Otherwise from the taskbar click Start gt Position Technology Centaur 3 1 gt Service Manager The Centaur Service Manager window will appear 2 Click Stop The Operator Logon window will appear TR The Operator Logon window will not appear if Centaur is set as a service under Windows 3 Enter your Centaur Logon ID and Password and then click Ok The default Logon ID is Admin and the default Password is Admin 4 In the taskbar s status area right click the Centaur Service Manager icon see below and then click Exit Centaur Service Manager m 5 To manually set Centaur as a service under Command Prompt go directly to step 6 Otherwise open Windows Explorer and locate drive C Double click Program Files double click Position Technology double click Centaur 3 1 then double click Service bat Proceed to step 9 6 To manually set Centaur as a service under Com
33. word is Admin If you are trying to logon to a Centaur Server that is on a network type the Server computer s network name or IP address in the Computer text box Click OK To allow access from remote workstations DCOM must be configured on the Centaur Server computer refer to Appendix A DCOM Configuration on page 16 Logon window appears enter your Centaur Logon ID and Password and then click Ok The Operator Logon window will not appear if Centaur is a service under Windows refer to Appendix C Setting Centaur as a Service Under Windows on page 31 To stop the Centaur Service Manager click Stop If the Operator 14 REGISTERING THE CENTAUR SOFTWARE If your software is not registered you will not have access to technical Support or any upgrade information To register your software 1 Go to www postech ca From the Support menu click Software Registration to access the registration options 2 Complete the registration form as indicated You will be required to type a serial number i e PTC3 000000 0000 0000 DEMO which can be found on the Centaur CD ROM package 3 When you have entered the required information click Submit Registration to register by direct internet connection If you wish you can print the registration form and fax it to Position Technology Inc at 450 491 2313 Problems If you experience any problems during the installation or use of Centaur and its software components contact our te
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