Operations Manual

EXI HALO Installation & Operation Manual 981-000003-000
EXI Wireless Systems 37 March 2000
Revision 2.0
8. HALO Console (Single Station)
For Networked version see Halo Networked Dealers Manual: 984-000003-000
The HALO Console is a Pentium based Host Computer with a Color Monitor, a Keyboard, mouse, and Speakers for
audible feedback. A ZIP drive is built into the computer to allow for periodic backup of data. The ZIP disk is
removable, allowing for off-site archiving of the backed-up database. The computer also has a built-in RS-485
Interface card to which the HALO system components are connected.
The Color Monitor comes in two flavors and may be a CRT based 17” monitor or a 15” LCD Flat Panel. An
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended to ensure that the computer is not affected in the event
of AC brown-outs, or in the case of loss of AC power.
The Host Computer runs the HALO Application Software that provides the following major user functions:
§ Management of the database that stores the identities of all the system components and Tags that
are deployed within the system
§ Management and storage of logs of all the events that occur during use
§ Annunciation of any of the alarm conditions that may exist, showing location of such an alarm
condition in a graphical format overlaid over the floor plan of the building in which the system is
installed
For stand-alone HALO systems that only require localized alarm and control, the Host Computer may not be
required. The computer comes pre-loaded with the Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System, and the EXI HALO
Console. The EXI HALO Console application is the primary interface for the user, annunciating Alarm information
at the same time as logging all activity on the network. The Halo system has three separate security access levels,
namely “USER”, “SUPERVISOR” and “DEALER”.
As an installer, you will be interested primarily in the Dealer mode for installation purposes, and the other modes for
training purposes. When the computer is first powered up, the “User” screen is automatically launched, and the
default floor plan will be seen. Pressing “ALT” “D” simultaneously accesses dealer mode, while the Supervisor
mode requires “ALT” ”L”. To exit the HALO Console, press “ALT” ”Q” twice while in Dealer mode and type in
“Dealer” for the user and password fields.