Installation Instructions

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7.3 Hardware Installation

Once the Sentry software is installed, you can proceed to connect and configure the GuardianB BDA. To install the

hardware, first complete the following steps:

To Computer

USB

To NFPA GuardianB’s USB

To Network server

Computer USB

To Ethernet

Computer USB

• USB Connection: Use a USB cable to connect your computer directly to the GuardianB USB port. The USB connection on the

GuardianB is accessible by opening the Type 4 enclosure. The port is on top of the unit inside the enclosure, as shown below.

• Ethernet Connection: Plug the Ethernet cable into the yellow‐capped socket on the bottom of the Type 4 enclosure,labeled

Ethernet. The other end of the Ethernet cable goes to the network server or network switch on the LAN. Ethernet is a

supplementary circuit.

Once the connections are made, power on the GuardianB BDA.

Note: The Ethernet cable length should not exceed 30 meters(98.5ft)

: Before you finish the hardware installation, you’ll first need to register an account. Connect your computer to the

network where the GuardianB Ethernet connection was made. A secure LAN connection is important becauseit will allow the computer

to “see” the GuardianB device on the network.

Start the Sentry client application by clicking on the shortcut that resulted from installing the software. You will see the screen below: