User`s guide

204 Guardall Director V4.74 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.4
Things You Can Do
 Add a Module: Click [+] at the
bottom of the form, or right-click the
form and select Add New from the
pop-up menu.
 View/Change an Existing One:
Select one from the pop-up list at the
bottom of the form.
 Search for a Module: Click the
'binoculars' symbol. Then, enter the
name and click [Find].
Tip: You can search by name or the 1
st
few
characters--e.g., nam*
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 Delete a Module: Right-click a blank area
on the form (If grid view: Right-click the item in
the list
), and select "Delete". When prompted
to confirm, select Yes.
Before Deleting: If a module is deleted, or changed
with respect to the number of points or outputs, the
I/O range adjusts accordingly. As such, all
points/outputs pertaining to this expansion-module
number and higher
will need to be reconfigured.
As well, only modules NOT presently associated with
any doors can be deleted. (Issue a report, OR go to
the Door configuration topic, select Grid view, and
look for the specific module.)
Related Topic(s):
 Reporting on Users, System/Device Settings, etc.;
 Working with the Report Viewer
Working in Grid View:
You can:  View or enter values;
 Right-click an item and select from the pop-up menu;
 Click a column heading to sort on that column.
(Filter on Column: Shows only items matching an
entered value or 1
st
few chars.--e.g., nam*. A red
column heading indicates the list is filtered.)
If a Module is Replaced
If a defective or damaged module is replaced,
be sure to identify the new module's "Serial
Number" to the software. (See the "Serial
Number" description for details.)
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Then, issue a "Send to Panel" communications
session to transfer all settings to the
associated panel.
For details, refer to "Panel Communications and
Updates".
Pick-Lists (bottom of the Form)
-Panel Group & Panel references (optional): This is
where you select a specific panel-group and panel
in a multi-panel system where the 'tree' is not
set to
show items on a panel-by-panel basis. For more
information on this feature, refer to "Other Desktop
Choices".
- Module: This is where you select a module to
view or edit. This area shows a reference
number assigned by the system, and the name
of the selected module, once defined;
Top of the Form
- Name: A suitable name / location for the module
(up to 30 characters).
 Standard 
- Serial Number: The actual serial number of the
expansion module. Tip: The serial number is
typically hand-written (5 digits) on a small sticker
on the circuit board.
Converted TDC/PDC Door Controllers: Enter the
'address' of the door controller (as set via jumpers or
switches on the board).
- Family: Select the basic type for the module
you are setting up;
Tip: You can 'hover' your mouse cursor over a symbol
to see a description of what that button represents /
selects.
- Type: Select the specific type/subtype of
module here (where applicable);
- Monitor Communications and Tamper
Sensors: Whether or not module
communications, and the module housing
tamper sensor are to be monitored
(recommended);
Configuration Modules