Operating Instructions

5.1 Programming overview
There are 2 methods used to configure the system.
– PC programming: Used to configure the overall
system. PC
programming involves using a computer
and the setup tool (a dedicated program provided by
Panasonic) to create configuration files while offline
(and typically off-site) that will be uploaded to the
system later, when the computer is connected to the
same network as the system.
– Lobby station management: Used for light system
management, such as registering door access cards,
changing the reception mode, etc.
5.2 PC programming
PC programming involves using a computer and the
Panasonic IP Video Intercom System Setup Tool
to
configure the overall system.
Note:
R The Panasonic IP Video Intercom System Setup
Tool is also called
"setup tool" in this document.
System requirements
– Operating system: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7,
Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
– Additional framework: .Net
Framework 4.0 or later
5.2.1 PC programming overview
The following
describes the typical workflow when using
PC programming.
1 Install
Install the setup tool.
2 Plan
Use the setup tool to specify the following
information.
– General system information
This includes the number of buildings, floors, and
rooms, the number of room monitors per room,
the number of lobby stations per building, general
network settings, etc.
– Device information
This includes information about optional devices
such as network cameras, devices that are
connected to room monitors, the MAC address of
individual devices, etc.
3 Generate
Use the setup tool to generate configuration files from
the information you’ve specified in the previous
steps.
This information is saved on the computer, and will
be automatically distributed to each lobby station,
door station, and room monitor later.
4 Deploy
If using a control box, make sure it is configured and
running, and then send the configuration files to the
control box. For more information about configuring
the control box, refer to the control box’s PC
Programming Manual
.
Next, while the computer is connected to the same
network as the system, start the setup tool and turn
on each lobby station, door station, room monitor,
etc. Each of these devices will download its
configuration file from the computer and perform its
own initial setup.
5.2.2 Installing the setup tool
1 Download the installer.
R Download information
is available at the following
web site.
http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/intercom/
vn1900
2 Double-click the installer.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions and install the
setup tool.
5.2.3 Using the setup tool for the first time
1 Start the setup tool.
2 In the left pane, double-click [New project].
3 In the right pane, enter the desired project name in
the [Project Name] field and then click [Create].
R The setup tool’s main menu is displayed. For
information about each menu item, see
5.2.4 Setup tool main menu (Page 25
).
4 Click
[1. Buildings and rooms configuration].
5 Follow the on-screen instructions and configure the
general system information.
6 After you have configured the items on all of the
screens as needed, click [Complete] when
prompted.
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