User`s guide

21-0381E v4.7.4
Welcome Report Control Admin Sys Config Tech-Ref
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Entering During the Pre-Arming Cycle:
With a scheduled arming, authorized persons
entering during the 15 minute pre-arming cycle
will be granted access--without interrupting the
arming cycle. They would then have to:
+ Extend the closing time ("work-late"), or
+ Manually disarm the area once the final pre-
arm countdown begins, or;
+ Leave before the arming occurs.
Welcome to Guardall
Director
Start-up and Logging In
Multiple Instances:
Beginning with Director v4.70, you
can run multiple copies of the interface (…Director.exe).
This allows you to access different features and/or
different accounts at the same time.
Starting the Guardall Director Software
Select Start, Programs, Guardall Director
V4, and Guardall Director, and wait for the
start-up screen to appear.
Activation Key: The Guardall Director software uses a
small 'activation key' to manage software licensing and
optional features. This device must be plugged onto
the PC that contains the software database (V4: USB
connector; V3.3.2: Parallel/printer port; V3.3.3:
Either).
Note: Director software V4 will not start up if the
USB key is missing.
Client/Server Systems:
Take care to ensure that the
Guardall Director software is NOT already running
before attempting to start it. Troubleshooting Tip
: If the
desktop is acting strangely, you may have two copies of
the software running (and you've run out of memory).
Logging In (Single-PC)
To gain access to your assigned items and
features, you must first perform a 'Login':
Select Login from the toolbar, and then enter
your name and password, pressing Tab in
between. Then, press Enter, or click Login.
Logging In (Client/Server)
Select Login from the toolbar, and then enter
your name and password, pressing Tab in
between. (Ensure the "Server Location" is set
as well, if present.) Then, press Enter, or click
Login.
If a "Cannot Connect to Server" screen
appears, check that you have not mistyped the
"Server Location".
Note: The Director-server PC and software must be
running (this is the PC that includes "...Director-
Server.exe", and typically contains the database as
well. For additional things to check, refer to "Director
Server Manager and Client/Server Issues" (near the
back of this guide).
If you just upgraded for client/server
(server location
missing on login screen): You may need to login once,
shut down the software (incl. the communications or
server module), then start the software and login again.
On-Line Help Language
For versions of Guardall Director that include
multi-language help files, the on-line help will
normally come up in the language associated
with your operator settings. You can also
select a different language-version if desired
(for this work-session).
Selecting a Different Help Language: Open the Help
menu, select L
anguage, and then select from the
available choices.
The Auto-Lockout Feature
If you do not use your keyboard for a specific
period of time, the software will automatically
go into 'lockout' mode to protect against an
unauthorized person viewing or changing
items. (For details, refer to the [Lockout]
description).
To set the period of time before the keyboard lockout
will occur (when you are logged in), refer to the section
on "Operators".