Access control SENATORFX.NET Quick Start Guide
p.3/48 Contents Contents... 3 Acknowledgement... 4 Information... 5 1) PC specifications... 5 2) RS485 bus connections... 6 3) Ethernet connections... 7 4) Installing the software... 8 Configuring the site... 9 1) Initial launch of the server... 9 2) Configuring the network of control units... 10 3) Configuring the control units... 11 4) Configuring the readers... 12 5) Using biometrics... 13 6) Configuring access groups with time zones... 19 7) Configuring badges and users... 21 8) Software user configuration... 22 9) Configuring the event-based log... 23 10) Managing the system history... 24 MULTI-STATION Installation... 25 Notes... 26
p.4/48 Acknowledgement Dear customer, You have just bought SENATORFX.NET access management software, created by the French company EDEN INNOVATIONS. The entire EDEN INNOVATIONS team would like to thank you for your interest as well as your confidence in our security solution. We hope that you will be completely satisfied with the level of security it provides for your company s premises. Should you have any comments, please contact us via our web site at www.eden-innovations.com The EDEN INNOVATIONS team.
p.5/48 Information 1) PC specifications o Compatible with Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, VISTA TM, Windows 7 o 2 GHz processor with at least 2 GB of RAM. o At least 2 GB disk space. o Two available USB ports. o CD ROM drive. o Sound card. o Keyboard / Mouse
p.6/48 2) RS485 bus connections o Connect the C485FX interface to your PC and your network of control units. Workstation USB port C485FX B A 0V RS485 bus If connecting several interfaces to the PC, you will need to configure the address switches. (Refer to the technical manual). A dongle (protection key) must be installed on one of your installation s control units. (Refer to the technical manual.) o This interface does not require a driver or an external power supply. Ensure, however, that the power supply switch is set to Alim USB ( USB power ). o If the workstation has no available USB port, refer to the installation instructions supplied with the C485FX interface for connection to an RS232 port.
p.7/48 3) Ethernet connections Integrating the MODTCP/IP module into the C485FX interface box supplied with SENATORFX: Remove the two screws securing the cover of the C485FX, and then insert the module as shown below: TCP/IP module C485FX interface Reinstall the cover, and secure it using the two screws. When using a module, you must connect a 12 V DC external power supply to the interface. Also make sure to set the power supply switch to Alim. Externe ( External Supply ). Workstation C485FX interface + MODTCP/IP or COMETEFX interface Ethernet port on PC Ethernet TCP/IP network B A 0V 12Vdc back-up power supply RS485 bus A dongle (protection key) must be installed on one of your installation s control units. (Refer to the technical manual.) Use of MOD-TCP/IP and MOD-WIFI communication modules: Workstation C1P2FX + MOD-TCP/IP Ethernet TCP/IP network C1P2FX + MOD-WIFI Ethernet port on PC GENIUS + MOD-TCP/IP
p.8/48 4) Installing the software Insert the SENATOR FX.NET CD ROM in the drive, and wait for the automatic execution of the installation. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Install the webcam drivers and the biometric module driver if necessary. Read and then accept the licensing agreement. Choose the type of installation: Complete: choose this option to install the communication service, which allows you to dialogue with the control units and the database, as well as the software s graphical interface. Client: installs only the software s graphical interface. Choose this option to connect to a remote machine where the communication service is installed. Confirm the launching of the installation by clicking Install. If you have chosen a complete installation, the computer will need to be rebooted.
p.9/48 Configuring the site 1) Initial launch of the server After rebooting the computer, The new installation creation window appears. Enter the name of your installation, and then click OK. After creating the installation, select it from the list of installations, and then click Connect to start the communication service. The active installation is shown in green. You can then close the window. Note : If this window does not appear automatically, simply right click on the Service Controller in the Windows taskbar, then select Management of Installations Launch the graphical interface by clicking the SenatorFX.NET shortcut on your desktop, for example. The connection screen appears. Click OK. It is then recommended that you create a password to access the software. Opening of the SENATORFX.NET software home page.
p.10/48 2) Configuring the network of control units Use in USB Mode with a C485FX interface or a MOD-USB module: Click Technical and then Site configuration'. Click Site configuration' and then select 'Add network'. - Name the network. - Select type USB. - Enter the address. - Confirm with OK. Use in TCP/IP Mode with a COMETEFX interface, a MOD-WIFI, a MOD-TCP/IP, or a C485FX coupled with a MOD-TCP/IP: Click Technical and then Site configuration : Click Network and select Modify : - Name the network. - Select IP SOCKET. - Click Find. This window is displayed. - Click Find. - Modify the auto-detected IP address. - Drag the IP address to the Address zone in the previous window. - Click Exit to confirm. Click OK.
p.11/48 3) Configuring the control units Click 'Network and then Create control unit. - Select the type of control unit. - Name the unit. - Select the address of the unit. - Enable (or disable) APB. - Enable (or disable) the transit time. - Enable (or disable) intrusion input. - Enable the summer/winter time change. - Confirm with OK. -Now configure the types of reader in the unit by clicking each reader in the unit and selecting the option Configure reader type. - This window appears. -Choose the format according to the site s readers/badges. - Confirm with OK. If there are several units, repeat the above procedure. Several possible choices: - Modify the unit. - Delete the unit. If the network of units is connected, the icons turn green. If not, they remain red. Then click the Status of units icon.
p.12/48 4) Configuring the readers Click the reader and select 'Modify'. Standard functions: - Name the reader. - Choose the reader mode for APB: -Entry, Exit, or Neutral. - Select the door relay and its mode. - Enable (or disable) the Exit Pushbutton input and its state, NO or NC. - Enable (or disable) the door contact input and its state, NO or NC. -Confirm with OK. Special functions and other functions: - Enable (or disable) the vehicle detection input and its state, NO or NC. - Enable (or disable) the alarm badge function. - Enable or disable integrated keyboard management. - Enable or disable the host badge function. - Configure the crisis profiles (or not). Repeat this procedure for each reader on the site.
p.13/48 5) Using biometrics SenatorFX.NET gives you the option of using biometrics in your installation, with C1P2FX, C4PLUSFX, or GENIUS control units and CBMPROX485 / SOLO readers (optical sensors) or BIOVEIN readers (vein pattern). a. Configuring the control units Apply the procedure described in the Configuring the control units section to declare the units on your installation. b. Configuring the readers In the Type of readers window, select the Vein or Fingerprint reader you wish to install (CBMPROX485 / SOLO, BIOVEIN). Enter the reader s identifier, which is found on the label affixed inside the reader itself (SOLO / CBMPROX485) or in the information menu of the BIOVEIN reader. Click OK. Caution: If you are connecting only one biometric reader to a particular control unit, and the unit s second reader is not used, either leave type HID for the second reader, or delete it.
p.14/48 c. Configuring a USB encoder To encode badges (such as MIFARE ) compatible with the CBMPROX485 / SOLO, you need a USB encoder (Prod. Ref. ENCOD-USB; this encoder does not require a driver). To put it in service in SenatorFX.NET, click the Technical tab, followed by Site configuration, and then apply the following procedure: You can check the status of your encoder by opening a badge file, clicking the encoding tab, and checking the Encoder status value:
p.15/48 d. Configuring a biometric enroller To create badges with fingerprints for your users, you need a biometric enroller. Compatibility between enrollers and biometric readers Readers used Compatible enroller CBMPROX485 / SOLO CBMPROX485 / SOLO-USB BIOVEIN BIOVEIN Before declaring your enroller in SenatorFX.NET, check that this software is installed on your PC and that the drivers have also been installed. For further information on this configuration, refer to the relevant technical documents. To put your enroller in service in SenatorFX.NET, click the Technical tab, followed by Site configuration, and then apply the following procedure: Select the enroller type according to the equipment you have.
p.16/48 e. Configuring a BIOVEIN enroller To put your BIOVEIN enroller in service in SenatorFX.NET, click the Technical tab, followed by Site configuration, and then apply the following procedure: Select the reader to be used as the enroller, and then click OK to confirm.
p.17/48 f. Badge encoding Before encoding the badges, create your access groups and users. To do this, apply the procedure explained in the sections on Configuring access groups with time zones and Configuring badges and users. Next, open a user file and select the Encoding tab: You can then: Encode a badge with a fingerprint: SenatorFX.NET will ask you to enrol one or two of the user's fingers and then encode the user's badge. Encoding a badge to be enrolled: this button lets you encode a badge that you give to the user, who will enrol himself/herself on a CBMPROX485/SOLO reader at his/her first entry or exit. Encode a badge without a fingerprint: the user of this badge will not be required to present a fingerprint when passing CBMPROX485/SOLO readers. To do this, you can select whether or not each reader will accept this type of badge (Reader configuration, special functions in the Technical tab, and then Site configuration ). Erasing a badge: erase the entire badge configuration so that it can be re-used for another user. g. Using fingerprint only Important note: Before using this function, ensure that you are authorized to use fingerprints as the sole means of identification according to the legislation in force in the country of the installation. To activate this function, select the Technical tab, Site configuration, and then click Activate fingerprint-only management : Note: To stop fingerprint-only management, follow the above instructions and then select Deactivate fingerprintonly management.
p.18/48 You will then need a biometric enroller (see the previous chapter). If you do not have one, you can use one of the readers from your installation. To do this, go to the Add biometric module menu, and select the reader to be used as follows: Before enrolling the badges, create your access groups and users. To do this, apply the procedure explained in the sections on Configuring access groups with time zones and Configuring badges and users. Next, open a user file and select the Enrolment tab: To launch enrolment, click the button for the user finger you wish to enrol. If one of the user s fingers is already enrolled, the relevant button will be shaded. Click this button to delete the user s current fingerprint.
p.19/48 6) Configuring access groups with time zones o A group comprises one or more readers in the installation. Once created, the group can be assigned to a badge or a series of badges. o Click the vertical access control tab. Click the access groups icon Click access groups and then create group - Name the group. - Select the authorised readers. - For each reader, select permanent access for round-the-clock authorisation, or Select time slot for temporary authorisation. o The time slots can be configured at the same time. - Rename the time slot. - Choose detailed for each day of the week, or weekday/weekend to have the working week and weekend separated, or daily for all the days of the week. - Click authorised and then create the green authorisation time slots. - 10 time slots per day are available.
p.20/48 o Click holidays in the current window Confirm with 'OK'. 32 holiday periods can be created and stored in the control units. - Click once for holiday. - Click twice for renewable holiday. - Click three times to remove the holiday. To create a period of several days, drag the cursor along the calendar while holding down the mouse button.
p.21/48 7) Configuring badges and users Click the badges icon in the vertical access control menu. Click the Badges icon. Click badges and then create a series of badges - Enter the number of the first badge. - Enter the number of badges. - Choose the status of the series: In service or Suspended. - Choose the access group. - Group display option. - If reader+keyboard on site, choose badge with code. - Confirm with OK. The badge series created then appears. Click a badge and then modify. Modification of access group, status, access time slot, validity start/end date and time, visitor badge or not, PIN entry if necessary. Click the identity tab. - Enter last name and first name. - Photos taken using webcam or imported. - Confirm with OK. Apply the same procedure for each user.
p.22/48 8) Software user configuration o The software does not limit the number of profiles and users. o Select the administration tab and then click the user profiles icon. Creation of 'user' profiles. Click User profiles and then Create user profile. - Enter the profile name. - Select the access rights. - Confirm with OK. Repeat the procedure for each user profile. Creation of users Click the new user and then modify - Edit the last name and first name. - Choose a user profile. - Edit the password. - Confirm with OK. Repeat the procedure for each user. You are strongly advised to give the database Administrator profile a secure password.
p.23/48 9) Configuring the event-based log o The event-based log lets you monitor the events occurring during operation in real time. Select a line to view the photo and details of the user concerned, displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Double-click an event line to display the relevant user file. Click List of events Click Badge file and the relevant user file will also appear. o The log can be configured. Select the access control tab. - Select an event type from the list to the left of the window. There are several possible choices: - A colour for this event. - A sound model or not. - Display in the log or not. - Display in the supervision or not. - Display with tooltip. - Acknowledgement and instruction required. - Automatic purge in the database. Click configure events.
p.24/48 10) Managing the system history Select the operation tab and then click the Histories icon. Creating a new query Summary of the selected query: data to be displayed, filters, sorts. Execution of the selected query Click Advanced history. Delete the selected query Modification of the selected query Display the result of the query Export the result in CSV format Print the result of the query Copy the result to the clipboard
p.25/48 MULTI-STATION Installation SenatorFX.NET allows several PCs (up to 10 client workstations) on one network to manage an installation (no additional dongle required). On remote workstations, select Client installation type: refer to the Software installation section for further details. The first time the client workstation is booted, proceed as follows: By default, the graphical interface tries to connect to the server on the current machine. In the Server address field, specify the name of the machine (or its IP address, if fixed) on which the communication service is installed. Click Connection. Opening of the SENATORFX.NET software home page Click OK. If you are unable to progress further than the Server Connection screen: - Ensure that the communication service is up and running on the server workstation - Check the input value for the server address field - Port 8731 is used by default. Ensure that it has not been modified on the server workstation - If a firewall is active on the server workstation, a TCP exception must be added for port 8731. Ask your site s network administrator for advice.
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