Keypad Display Configuration

User Manual
P/N 3100130 • Rev 1.0 • 25OCT01

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Chapter 1 Introduction•1.1
Using this manual•1.2
KDC minimum system requirements•1.3
System features•1.4
What is the KDC program?•1.5
KDC building blocks•1.6
Setting up the system•1.7

Chapter 2 Getting started•2.1

Starting the program•2.2
Logging on for the first time•2.4
Importing an RP file•2.6
Importing a sample RP file•2.9
Logging on after RP file import•2.13
Importing an RP file into an existing company•2.14
Deleting an SDU project•2.17
Deleting a company•2.18
Interface overview•2.19

Chapter 3 Basic operations•3.1

Entering a startup screen caption•3.2
Setting system options and preferences•3.3
Viewing the selection table•3.6
Saving your changes•3.8
Multiple selection•3.9
Downloading information•3.11
Backing up your system•3.13
Moving your database to a new PC•3.14
Exiting from the KDC•3.15

Chapter 4 System and hardware configuration•4.1

Configuring your system•4.2
Configuring your system in company view•4.3
Configuring your system in hardware view•4.7
Viewing Keypad Displays (KPDISPs)•4.9

Chapter 5 Operators•5.1
What is an operator?•5.2
Creating a new operator record•5.3
Setting operator privileges•5.5
Activating and deactivating an operator•5.8
Logging on as a new operator•5.10
Changing your operator password•5.11
Editing and deleting an operator record•5.13
Changing operator information•5.14

Chapter 6 Tasks•6.1
What is a task?•6.2

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Default tasks•6.3
Creating a task•6.4
Starting a task•6.5
Assigning a task to KPDISPs•6.7
Activating and deactivating a task schedule•6.8
Viewing the status of a task•6.9
Editing and deleting a task•6.11

Chapter 7 Outbound ports and routes•7.1

Outbound ports and routes overview•7.2
Creating an outbound port•7.6
Creating a route•7.7
Configuring the default route•7.8
Configuring your system for an alternative route•7.9
Editing and deleting an outbound port•7.12
Editing and deleting a route•7.13

Chapter 8 Access levels•8.1

What is an access level?•8.2
Creating an access level•8.6
Expanding and collapsing an access level•8.7
Setting KPDISP privileges•8.9
Deleting an access level•8.13

Chapter 9 People: basic•9.1

What is a user?•9.2
Creating a user record•9.3
Adding personal information•9.6
Activating and deactivating users•9.8
Filtering user information•9.10
Editing and deleting user records•9.12

Chapter 10 People: advanced•10.1

Assigning central monitoring station user IDs•10.2
Importing users from an external database•10.4

Chapter 11 Reports•11.1
What is a report?•11.2
Default reports•11.3
Creating a report•11.5
Filtering reports•11.7
Setting the styles for a custom report•11.11
Adding fields to a custom report•11.14
Running a report•11.16
Viewing and printing a report•11.17
Editing and deleting a report•11.19

Y Glossary•Y.1

Z Index•Z.1

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About this manual

This manual provides reference information to support the
Keypad Display Configuration (KDC) software.

Intended audience
This manual was written for people who have a working
knowledge of Windows-based computer programs.

Organization
This manual is organized to serve as a guide for the first-time
user. It takes you through the steps required to set up the system
for the first time, introducing you to each KDC feature or
function as it’s needed. The chapters are presented in the
sequence you will need as you work through the KDC program
from start to finish.
If your system has already been set up by your administrator and
all you wish to do is add users, proceed to Chapter 09: People:
basic. For you to be able to gain access to the KDC, your system
administrator must set you up as an operator with proper
privileges.
The manual consists of the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction. This chapter introduces you to the KDC
software and discusses the program’s functions within an
integrated life safety system.
Chapter 2: Getting started. This chapter provides information
and procedures required to navigate and customize the KDC
program. It also describes the Log In process for first-time users
and shows how to import a Resource Profile (RP) file.
Chapter 3: Basic operations. This chapter shows you the steps
for common operations including downloading, saving, backing
up, and exiting from the program.
Chapter 4: System and hardware configuration. This chapter
provides information about the administration functions of the
KDC. It also provides procedures for configuring hardware
elements of the program.
Chapter 5: Operators. This chapter provides general information
required for defining and creating additional operators. The
functions the operators can perform are controlled by the
privileges that are assigned to them.
Chapter 6: Tasks. This chapter defines KDC tasks and the
important functions they perform. Tasks are used to perform
system updates and database maintenance.
Chapter 7: Outbound ports and routes. This chapter shows you
how to configure your system to communicate with the Keypad

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Displays (KPDISPs). Communication must be properly set up

for downloading information from the KDC to the hardware
(KPDISPs) of your system.
Chapter 8: Access levels. This chapter provides the information
required to create and define access levels. You use access levels
to specify security and fire alarm privileges.
Chapter 9: People: basic. This chapter shows you how to create
cardholders, assign access levels, and enter access card IDs.
Chapter 10: People: advanced. This chapter explains the more
advanced functions of the People tab and the KDC. This includes
importing users, and assigning CMS user IDs.
Chapter 11: Reports. This chapter contains procedures for
defining and creating reports.

Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to give users of the KDC detailed
operating instructions for the program.
This manual provides a reference for both novice and
experienced users of the KDC software. The manual assumes
that the necessary hardware and software installation has been
successfully completed.
Note: Depending on your specific operator privileges, you may
not see all of the system menus shown or described in this
manual.

Before you start

As a user of the KDC program, you should be familiar with the
general physical layout of your site, and the fire alarm and
security equipment your building employs (example: how
keypads are used to arm and disarm partitions).
If you are unsure about these items, check with your integrated
system installer.

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 Chapter 1
Introduction

Summary
Welcome to the Keypad Display Configuration (KDC) software.
The KDC is feature-rich software that makes it easier and more
efficient to manage your Keypad Displays (KPDISPs). This
chapter introduces the KDC program, and discusses the
program’s functions within an integrated life safety system. It
also covers the conventions we use in this manual when giving
the instructions for completing specific tasks.

Content
Using this manual • 1.2
Mouse vs. keyboard • 1.2
Step-by-step instructions • 1.2
KDC minimum system requirements • 1.3
System features • 1.4
What is the KDC program? • 1.5
KDC building blocks • 1.6
Access levels • 1.6
People • 1.6
Setting up the system • 1.7

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Using this manual

Mouse vs. keyboard
The KDC design makes full use of the mouse when performing
function commands, navigating within forms, and making
selections. You may find it easier to use the keyboard for some
functions, but be aware that a mouse is required for certain
functions.
Whenever given the choice of using a keyboard or a mouse to
perform window functions, choose the mouse. Most user actions
performed in a Windows environment are easier using a mouse
or some other pointing device.

Step-by-step instructions
The table below shows the conventions used in this manual.

Notation Meaning
Ctrl + P Simultaneous key press: Press and
hold Ctrl, press and hold P, then
release both keys
Alt, P, N Sequence of key presses: Press and
release Alt, press and release P,
press and release N
Tip: Text of the tip. Tips, displayed in the left column, give
keyboard shortcut or alternative
method for the particular task
Note: Text of the note. Notes are important facts that can
save you time or prevent serious
mistakes

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KDC minimum system requirements

The KDC is a portable, upgradeable software package. It runs on
any Pentium 400 MHz or greater PC.
The following are the minimum system requirements for running
the KDC. Computers at or above this level should be fully
capable of running the KDC program.
• 400 MHz processor or higher
• 64 Mb RAM
• Windows 98 second edition*, ME*, or 2000
• Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or greater
• Jet 4.0 SP3
• 16x CD-ROM Drive
• 650 Mb available hard disk space
• 800 x 600 video support
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Modem, V.32bis 14.4 Kb (only if using a modem
connection)
* Windows 98 and ME are recommended only for databases
with less than 1000 cardholders.

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System features
The KDC provides a user-friendly environment for configuring
your KPDISPs. It makes managing your fire and security system
easier and more efficient.
The KDC includes these features:
• Data import from several commonly used databases
• Filter-defined search capability for KPDISP user
• User data import from an external file
• Administrator definable operator privileges
• Access levels to control fire alarm and security privileges
• Database reports
• Encrypted external communications

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What is the KDC program?

The Keypad Display (KPDISP) was specially designed for use
with fully integrated fire alarm and security systems. It performs
both control and display functions when used with an integrated
system.
The Keypad Display Configuration (KDC) program is the
software component for your KPDISPs. The KDC manages a
collection of information about your company that specifies who
should have access to the KPDISPs and what privileges they
have. Privileges include both fire alarm and security.
Fire alarm privileges include:
• Disable privilege
• Panel silence privilege
• Reset/Silence privilege
• Disarm privilege
Security privileges include:
• Arm away privilege
• Arm stay privilege
• Bypass/Disable privilege
When a person arms or disarms, they are controlling defined
partitions. Partitions are physical areas that a security system
protects with a group of related devices. A site may consist of a
single partition or of multiple partitions. Partitions can be armed
and disarmed independently.
The data from the KDC is downloaded to the individual
KPDISPs. The KPDISPs store their own databases, which allow
them to operate without continuous support from a network
connection.

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KDC building blocks

The KDC program provides security and fire alarm privileges to
individuals based on two key building blocks:
• Access levels
• People

Access levels
Not all people require the same type of privileges. Therefore, the
KDC lets you create different groups of privileges. These
predefined groups are called access levels.
In practice, you will define an access level for each group of
people having the same security and fire alarm needs.
Example: A manager might have fire alarm, arm, and disarm
privileges, while a janitorial worker would not.
Each access level consists of the following:
• Fire alarm privileges
• Security privileges
KPDISPs have the following fire alarm privileges:
• Disable privilege
• Panel silence privilege
• Reset and alarm silence privilege
KPDISPs also have the following security privileges, which
apply only to the partition:
• Arm away privilege
• Arm stay privilege
• Bypass/Disable privilege
• Disarm privilege

People
The users of your system are referred to as people in the KDC.
Each person record you create has a password and an access
level. The access level contains privileges. The access level
defines what the person can and can not control from each
KPDISP.

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Setting up the system

The sequence used to set up the KDC is very important. The
organization of this manual serves as a guide for the first-time
user. It presents the Keypad Display Configuration (KDC)
functions and commands in the order in which you will use them
to set up the system.
The KDC was designed for three levels of users: administrators,
operators, and people. The administrator has all privileges, and
configures essential aspects of the system. The administrator also
creates operators and assigns their privileges. Operators maintain
the KDC database adding, changing, or removing people as
required.
If you are an administrator, follow the general steps presented
below to set up the system. If you are an operator, proceed to
Chapter 09: Users: basic.

To set up your system:

1. Install the software. Refer to EST Software Installation

Guide P/N 3100136.
2. Log on to the software. Refer to Chapter 2: Getting started.
3. Import the project’s Resource Profile (RP) zip file (if this
was not already done by your installer). Refer to Chapter 2:
Getting started.
4. Review the basic operations of the KDC software. Refer to
Chapter 3: Basic operations.
5. Configure the system. Refer to Chapter 4: System and
hardware configuration.
6. Create and set privileges for the operators who will be using
the KDC software. Refer to Chapter 5: Operators.
7. Set up tasks to automate routine functions. Refer to Chapter
6: Tasks.
8. Set up the outbound ports and routes. Outbound ports and
routes determine how the KDC will download information.
Refer to Chapter 7: Outbound ports and routes.
11. Set up access levels. Attach the appropriate privileges to
each access level created. Refer to Chapter 8: Access levels.
Note: To improve the overall performance of the KDC,
download after creating your access levels.
12. Set up all the users that will access the KPDISPs. Each
person must be assigned at least one access level, an access
ID and a password. Refer to Chapter 9: Users: basic.

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Note: To improve the overall performance of the KDC,

download users after each 1000 created.
13. Select and print any of the default reports provided, or create
custom reports for your specific needs. Refer to Chapter 11:
Reports.

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Getting started

Summary
This chapter defines the process of logging on for the first time
and importing the Resource Profile (RP) file for your company.
Not all of the KDC’s features and functions become active until
an RP file is imported.
This chapter also provides general information about screen
layouts and navigation for the KDC program. Included are
discussions on the menus, functions, and procedures of the KDC.

Content
Starting the program • 2.2
Logging on for the first time • 2.4
What is an RP file? • 2.4
Logging in as an installer • 2.4
Changing the installer password • 2.5
Importing an RP file • 2.6
Importing a sample RP file • 2.9
What you should and should not add to the sample
database • 2.9
Importing the real RP file into the sample RP file • 2.10
Removing the sample RP file hardware • 2.11
Logging on after RP file import • 2.13
Importing an RP file into an existing company • 2.14
Modifications to the existing SDU project • 2.14
Importing a new SDU project • 2.15
Deleting an SDU project • 2.17
Deleting a company • 2.18
Interface overview • 2.19
Title bar • 2.19
Menu bar • 2.20
Toolbar buttons • 2.22
Tabs • 2.24
Selection list or tree • 2.25
Left, middle, and right panes • 2.25
Status bar • 2.25

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Starting the program

The KDC uses the familiar Windows interface. If you are
familiar with the Windows environment, you should have no
problems using the KDC.
Install the software by following the instructions in the ACDB
Software Installation Guide P/N 3100136 that comes with the
software.

To start the program:

• Click Start > Programs > Access Control DataBase > Access
Control DataBase, or double-click the Access Control
DataBase icon on your desktop.
The KDC displays a progress bar indicating that the program is
starting.

KDC progress bar at startup

Once the starting sequence is complete, the KDC displays its

start screen.

The KDC start screen lets you log on to the software

From the start screen, you have four options:
• Log In
• Exit
• Help
• About

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Log In
The Log In option is the entry point for using the software. Users
are issued an Operator ID and a password that lets them gain
entry to the program and make modifications to their system.

Exit
The Exit option lets you exit from the program.

Help
The Help option launches an online version of this manual. The
online version includes three navigation tabs:
• The Contents tab provides a table of contents view of the
help system
• The Index tab is an alphabetical list of terms. Use the index
to find topics associated with each term.
• The Search tab lets you search for keywords you enter. This
is generally the fastest method of locating answers to your
questions.

About
The About option brings up a box displaying the current version
of the KDC software. This information is useful if you decide to
upgrade your software and need to know what version you are
currently running.

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Logging on for the first time

The integrated system installer is typically an employee of the
company that installed your integrated system. Before anyone
can use the KDC, the installer must create and import the
Resource Profile (RP) file.
After the RP file is imported, the system automatically assigns
an administrator ID and password. The administrator has all
privileges to the KDC.
Note: Your integrated system installer creates the RP file. He
may also import the RP file into the KDC. If your installer has
already imported the RP file, he should have given you the
administrator ID and password. If you have been given the
administrator ID and password, proceed to Logging on after RP
file import later in this chapter. If the installer has not imported
the RP file, you may do so now by following the instructions in
Importing an RP file.

What is an RP file?
The RP file defines the integrated system for the KDC program.
It includes detailed information about each KPDISP and
partitions used in your system. It contains the following:
• KPDISPs, partitions, and buildings in the system
• Routing required to access each device for downloads
• KPDISP fire alarm command privileges
• Primary partition for each KPDISP
• Number of allocated people for each KPDISP
• Number of allocated access levels for each KPDISP
• All MODCOM (integrated system dialer/modem card)
information

Logging in as an installer
If you do not have an operator ID and a password, you must
import an RP file to obtain them. Begin by logging on to the
software as the installer.
Note: The initial installer password is 3333. We suggest that you
change the installer password after your initial login. Make sure
to record and save the revised password in a safe place.

To log in as the installer:

Tip: Operator IDs and
passwords are not case 1. Click Start > Programs > Access Control DataBase > Access
sensitive so it makes no
Control DataBase, or double-click the Access Control
difference if you type in all
caps, in lowercase, or a Database icon on your desktop.
combination of both. 2. Click Log In on the start screen.
3. Type INSTALLER in the Operator ID field.

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4. Type the password into the Password field.

5. Click OK.
The system will log you on as an installer. The installer only sees
a limited view of the software. The installer is prevented from
adding or modifying people, access levels, reports, and
operators. This protects the end user from unauthorized entries to
the system. The primary function for an installer is to import the
RP file.

Changing the installer password

The KDC recommends that you change the installer password
after your initial log on. Make sure to record the new password
in a safe place.

To change your password from the Tools menu:

Tip: Press Alt + T, O to 1. From the Tools menu, click Options.

launch the options dialog
2. Click the Operator tab.
box.
3. Click Modify.
4. Type your current password (3333).
5. Type the new password.
6. Retype the new password to confirm it.
7. Click Modify to change the password.
8. Click OK to accept the new password.

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Importing an RP file
After logging on as an installer, your next task is to import an RP
file. The integrated system installer should have given you the
RP file for your company. The RP file contains the database for
a single site. This includes information about the company,
buildings, partitions, and KPDISPs.
Note: To improve the performance of the KDC, we recommend
that you download to the hardware of your system immediately
after importing your RP file. Log on as the administrator to
download.
Each RP file represents one site of one company. A large
company may have multiple sites.
Example: A company has two different locations of operation.
One is in New York and the other is in Tennessee. Each site
would have a separate RP file.
You can only import one RP file at a time. Importing the first RP
file defines the company. If you have two sites, you import the
second RP file into the existing company.
Note: To import any additional RP files into an existing
company, you must log off as the installer and log on as the
administrator (ADMIN1).
At the end of the import, the KDC assigns an administrator ID
and password, using the default password ADMIN.
Each company is assigned an administrator ID after the RP file is
imported. You can use this ID and password to begin to add
information to your KDC system.
The default operator ID is ADMIN1, with password ADMIN.
ADMIN1 is always used for the first company imported by the
integrated system installer. If a second company is imported, the
operator ID is ADMIN2, again using password ADMIN.
If your integrated system installer has not completed or given
you your RP file, proceed to Importing a sample RP file in this
chapter. Importing a sample RP file will allow you to begin
working with the software while your installer completes your
RP file.
Note: You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to
import additional RP files.

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Before using the KDC you must import an RP file, using the
Resource Profile Manager (RPM) file import dialog box

To import an RP file:

Tip: Press Alt + F, I, R to 1. From the file menu, click Import > RPM Configuration
launch the Import Information.
Resource Profile (RPM)
File dialog box. 2. Locate the RP ZIP file you want to import, select it, and
click Open.
If your integrated system installer gave you a floppy disk
containing your RP file, insert the disk and select the RP file
from your floppy drive.
3. Click OK to confirm that the KDC has extracted your
database.
4. Type a company name if your company name does not
match the company name given and click Done.
5. Type a Site name and click Done.
Both company and site are new, since this is the first RP file
import. An example of a site name is Chicago Campus or
North Campus.
6. Click OK.
Note: The system displays the administrator operator ID and
password. Write these down in a safe place.
7. Click OK.
Note: To improve the performance of the KDC and assure
hardware connection, we recommend that you download to the
hardware of your system immediately after importing your RP
file. Log on as the administrator to download. See Chapter 7:
Outbound ports and routes for information on configuring the
KDC for downloading.

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Verify the imported information

After your RP file is imported into the system, you will be able
to see the project tree on the Administration System tab.
Sites, buildings, partitions, and KPDISPs are sub-levels of the
company and their icons are not displayed in the collapsed tree
view. To view all levels of the project, expand the tree view by
clicking the plus signs next to the icons.
You should review the information that your integrated system
installer entered for your company and buildings. We will show
you how to correct any errors in the chapters that follow. It is
important to remember that when you make changes to the RP
file you should contact your integrated system installer to inform
them of the corrections.
For installer contact information click on the Hardware View tab
and the SDU icon in your company tree.
Since you have just imported your actual RP file, skip the next
topic and proceed to Logging on after RP file import in this
chapter.

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Importing a sample RP file

If your integrated system installer has not given you an RP file
because it is still being developed, then you can import a sample
RP file. By importing a sample RP file, you can start adding
information to the KDC database while the installer completes
your RP file.
The sample RP file gives you full access to the KDC software. It
gives you a visual representation of what a company, a site, a
building, and a keypad look like in the KDC.
Note: It is important that you do not download information while
the sample RP file is in your database. When you exit from the
KDC, you are prompted to send hardware updates to the system.
Click No while the sample RP file is in your database.
When you receive your company’s RP file, you need to import it
into the existing sample company and site and then remove the
sample RP file hardware.

What you should and should not add to the

sample database
While your real RP file is being completed, you can begin to add
information to your database by importing the sample RP file. It
is important to follow these instructions on what you should and
should not add to the KDC. After you have imported the sample
RP file, log on to the KDC as the administrator.
What you can add:
• Operators
• Access levels
• People
When adding access levels, do not privileges to any KPDISP.
When adding people, do not download people to the hardware of
your system.
What you should not add:
• Tasks
• Reports

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When importing a sample file make sure to enter your company’s

name and site

To import a sample RP file:

Tip: Press Alt + F, I, R to 1. From the file menu, click Import > RPM Configuration
launch the Import Information.
Resource Profile (RPM)
File dialog box. 2. Locate the Sample_Company ZIP file on your installation
CD, select it, and Click Open.
3. Click OK to confirm that the database has been extracted.
4. Click Done for company.
5. Type the Site name, A_Sample_Site and click Done.
Both company and site are new, since this is the first RP file
import.
6. Click OK.
Note: The system displays the administrator operator ID and
password. Write these down in a safe place.
7. Click OK.
Note: Once you have imported the Sample RP file, do not
download to the hardware of your system.

View the imported information

After importing the sample RP file you will be able to see the
project tree on the Administration System tab. Sites, buildings,
partitions, and KPDISPs are sub-levels of the company and their
icons are not displayed in the collapsed tree view. To view all
levels of the project, expand the tree view by clicking the plus
signs next to the icons.

Importing the real RP file into the sample RP file

The sample RP file is only meant to be used temporally, while
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access all features of the KDC so you can begin to add

information to the KDC database. Once you receive the
completed RP file, import it into the sample company and site
and then remove the sample RP file hardware. This removes the
sample hardware while preserving any database entries you’ve
already entered.

To import the real RP file into the sample RP file:

1. Log on to the system as the administrator.

Tip: Press Alt + F, I, R to 2. From the file menu, click Import > RPM Configuration
launch the Import Information.
Resource Profile Manager
(RPM) File dialog box. 3. Locate and select the real RP ZIP file you want to import
and click Open.
If your integrated system installer gave you a floppy disk
containing your RP file, insert the disk and select the RP file
from your floppy drive.
4. Click OK to confirm that the database has been extracted.
5. Select the existing company name.
6. Select the existing site and click OK.
Both company and site are existing, since you are importing
your real RP file and not a new RP file.
7. In the Options tab, click an Update Option, then click Done.
• Always overwrite with data from import
• Ask for each change
• Never overwrite
Note: The overwrite options do not apply to the hardware of
your system. All KPDISPs are overwritten each time you import
a new RP file. The overwrite options only apply to company
address and company contact information, and building address
and building contact information.
8. Click OK.

Removing the sample RP file hardware

Now that you have imported your real RP file, you can remove
the sample RP file hardware from your system. By clicking the
Hardware > System > Hardware View tab, you can see two SDU
projects in the tree. One is your real SDU project and one is
labeled Sample R.
You want to remove the Sample R SDU project from your
database. This removes the sample project and all the hardware
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To remove the sample RP file:

1. Log on to the KDC as the administrator.

2. Click Hardware > System > Hardware View tab.
3. Select the SDU project labeled Sample R.
4. From the File menu, select Delete or click the Delete button
from the toolbar.
5. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
This removes the sample hardware from your database. You can
now configure your complete KDC database.
Note: To improve the performance of the KDC and assure
hardware connection, we recommend that you download to your
system at this point. See Chapter 7: Outbound ports and routes
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Logging on after RP file import

After the RP file has been imported, you will need to log out of
the system as the installer and log on as the administrator, using
the Operator ID and Password you wrote down.

The ADMIN1 Operator ID is always used for the first company

imported

To log on after an RP file import:

Tip: Operator IDs and
1. On the Action menu, click Login.
passwords are not case
sensitive so it makes no The Login command logs you off as the installer and then
difference whether you lets you log on as a new operator.
type in all caps, in
lowercase, or in a 2. Click the OK button to log off as the INSTALLER.
combination of both. 3. Type your Operator ID, e.g. ADMIN1.
4. Type your Password, e.g. ADMIN.
5. Click OK to log on as the administrator.
Note: The password “ADMIN” should only be used the first
time you log on to the KDC. Once you log on, we strongly
recommend that you change the password. ADMIN1 is the
operator ID you use to create all other operators. See Chapter 5:
Operators.
After you log on, the program displays the KDC window with all
features and functions active.

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Importing an RP file into an existing company

You’ll need to import an RP file into an existing company
whenever:
• You change the configuration of your system
• You import a new SDU project into your company

Modifications to the existing SDU project

There may come a time when the configuration of your
company’s system (referred to as an SDU project) is changed or
modified. Any changes to the company, site, buildings,
partitions, or KPDISPs requires an updated RP file. Import the
updated RP file into the existing company and the existing site.
Possible changes include the following:
• Changes to the existing hardware of your SDU project
• The addition of hardware to your SDU project
• The removal of hardware from your SDU project
Importing into an existing company is much the same as
importing a new RP file, except that the imported information
goes into the existing company and existing site. This replaces
the old company information with the new information.
Importing an RP file into an existing company and existing site
has no impact on your existing KDC database.
After the updated RP file has been imported, the KDC displays
your new hardware configuration in the Hardware > System tab.
Note: You can only import an RP file into an existing company
when logged on to the KDC as an administrator.

To modify the existing SDU project:

1. Log on to the system as the administrator.

Tip: Press Alt + F, I, R to 2. From the file menu, click Import > RPM Configuration
launch the Import Information.
Resource Profile Manager
(RPM) File dialog box. 3. Locate and select the updated RP ZIP file you want to import
and click Open.
If your integrated system installer gave you a floppy disk
containing your RP file, insert the disk and select the RP file
from your floppy drive.
4. Click OK to confirm that the database has been extracted.
5. Select the existing company name.
6. Select the existing site and click OK.
Both company and site are existing, since you are importing
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7. In the Options tab, click an Update Option, then click Done.

• Always overwrite with data from import
• Ask for each change
• Never overwrite
Note: The overwrite options do not apply to the hardware of
your system. All KPDISPs are overwritten each time you import
a new RP file. The overwrite options only apply to company
address and company contact information, and building address
and building contact information.
8. Click OK.

Importing a new SDU project

If your company has more than one SDU project, both projects
can be maintained in a single KDC database. Each SDU project
is represented by a single RP file. After the first RP file is
imported, the additional RP files are imported into the existing
company. Both projects are maintained in a single KDC
database.
There are two ways to import a new SDU project into the KDC:
• Import the new SDU project into the existing company but a
new site
• Import the new SDU project into the existing company,
existing site, and existing building.
Note: The SDU project can not contain more than one building.
If your additional SDU project represents a separate location,
then import the RP file into the existing company and a new site.
Example: A company has two different locations of operation.
One is in New York and the other is in Tennessee. Each site has
a separate RP file but both are maintained in a single database.
If your additional SDU project represents a separate project from
the same building, then import the RP file into the existing
company, existing site, and existing building.
Example: A large building contains two SDU projects. Each
project is imported into the KDC separately. Both projects can
be maintained with a single KDC database.
Note: You can only import an RP file into an existing company
when logged on to the KDC as an administrator.

To import into an existing company:

1. Log on to the system as the administrator.

Tip: Press Alt + F, I, R to 2. From the file menu, click Import > RPM Configuration
launch the Import Information.
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(RPM) File dialog box.

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3. Locate and select the updated RP ZIP file you want to import
and click Open.
If your integrated system installer gave you a floppy disk
containing your RP file, insert the disk and select the RP file
from your floppy drive.
4. Click OK to confirm that the database has been extracted.
5. Click Yes to confirm that you are importing a different
project into your database.
6. Select the existing company name.
7. Type the new site or select the existing site and click OK.
Type new site for a project from a separate location.
Select the existing site if the project is from the same
building.
8. If you selected an existing site, select an existing building
where the project is located.
A project being imported into an existing building can
contain no more than one building.
9. In the Options tab, click an Update Option, then click Done.
• Always overwrite with data from import
• Ask for each change
• Never overwrite
Note: The overwrite options do not apply to the hardware of
your system. All KPDISPs are overwritten each time you import
a new RP file. The overwrite options only apply to company
address and company contact information, and building address
and building contact information.
10. Click OK.

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Deleting an SDU project

Each RP import represents an SDU project. A company in the
KDC can contain multiple projects. If needed, you can delete an
SDU project from the KDC database. Deleting the SDU project
does not delete any data from the database but removes all
buildings, partitions, and KPDISPs associated with the project.
To delete an SDU project you must log on as the administrator.
Note: If users have an access level that has KPDISPs in the SDU
project being deleted, the users status may become inaccurate.

To delete a SDU project:

1. Log on to the KDC as the administrator.

2. Click the Administration > System > Hardware View tab.
3. Select the SDU icon that you want to delete.
4. From the File menu, click Delete or click the Delete button
on the toolbar.
5. Click Yes to delete the RP file.
The KDC shuts down after deleting the RP file. Simply restart
the KDC to continue operations.

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Deleting a company
If needed, you can delete a company from the KDC database. A
company represents all RP imports including all sites, buildings,
partitions, KPDISPs, and MODCOMs. Deleting the company
removes all RP files and data from the database (people, access
levels, etc.). After the company has been deleted, you can import
a RP file that contains the correct information for your company.
To delete a company you must log on to the KDC as the
Installer. Refer to Logging on as an installer in this chapter.

To delete a company:

1. Log on to the KDC as the Installer.

2. Select the company icon that you want to delete.
3. From the File menu, click Delete or click the Delete button
on the toolbar.
4. Click Yes to delete the RP file.
The KDC shuts down after deleting the RP file. Simply restart
the KDC to continue operations.

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Interface overview
Once you log on, the first screen you see is the main window of
the program. This window contains the navigation tools that you
need for performing tasks within the program.
The program defaults to the People tab, but you can navigate to
any part of the program by selecting the appropriate tab.
The main window has these features:
• Title bar
• Menu bar
• Toolbar with buttons
• Page tabs
• Selection list or tree
• Left, middle, and right panes
• Status bar

Title bar

Menu bar
Toolbar
Page tabs

Selection
list or tree

Status bar

Left pane Middle pane Right pane

KDC window

Title bar
The title bar shows if the current record you are working on has
been modified or is currently being modified. This makes it
easier to track which records have been modified.

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Menu bar
Below the title bar is the menu bar. The menus available are:
Tip: When a menu • File
command has a keyboard • Edit
shortcut, the shortcut is • View
displayed on the menu. • Action
This helps you learn faster, • Tools
more efficient ways to use • Reports
the program.
• Help

File menu commands

Command Description
New Creates a new file
Delete Deletes the selected file
Save Saves the KDC in its current state
Import Imports RP configuration information,
and external user databases
Print Preview Provides a preview of a report based on
your current location in the KDC.
Example: From the People tab the
Cardholder report is previewed.
Printer Setup Selects the printer and sets its options
Print Not currently active
Exit Ends your session with the KDC, logs
you off, and closes the window

Edit menu commands

Command Description
Undo Undoes your last action
Redo Repeats your last action
Discard All Changes Deletes the last series of actions and
keystrokes for the current tab.
Note: Once you discard all changes, the
information cannot be restored using
undo.
Cut Moves the selected text to the Clipboard
Copy Copies the selected text to the
Clipboard
Paste Copies the data from the Clipboard to
the current cursor location

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View menu commands

Command Description
Expand Branch Expands the entire selected branch
Expand Tree Expands all branches of the entire tree
Collapse Branch Collapses the entire selected branch
Collapse Tree Collapses all branches of the entire tree
Toggle All Selections Selects all KPDISPs that are not
currently selected, and deselects all
KPDISPs that are selected
Deselect All TreeView Deselects all KPDISPs that are selected
Nodes
People Displays the People tab
Access Levels Displays the Access Levels tab
Reports Displays the Reports tab
Administration Displays the Administration tab and
subordinate tabs

Action menu commands

Command Description
Login Allows an operator to log off and a
different operator to log on
Select Current Record Selects the individual record that has
focus (contains the arrowhead)
Deselect Current Deselects the individual record that has
Record focus
Select All Records Selects all records for the current tab
Deselect All Records Deselects all records for the current tab
Resync with Server Refreshes data from the server to make
sure that the most current data is
displayed
Action Send Changes Sends all new and changed information
to the KPDISPs
Set Access Level Sets a specific access level privilege for
Privilege the selected level
Reset Access Level Resets a specific access level privilege
Privilege for the selected level

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Tools menu commands

Command Description
Options Sets several KDC options
Troubles Display Displays any current troubles with the
KDC
Set Network Server Not used in KDC

Reports menu commands

Command Description
Database Opens a submenu of database reports
that can be printed for the current tab.
The system displays a preview of each
report.
Resource Usage Opens a submenu of resource usage
reports that can be printed for the
current tab

Help menu commands

Command Description
Contents, Index Opens the table of contents, index, and
search tabs for the help system
About Shows the current version of the
software

Toolbar buttons
Below the menu bar is the toolbar. The toolbar buttons execute
many of the commands found in the menus.
When you point to a button, a tool tip is displayed indicating the
function of the button. Not all toolbar buttons are active at all
times. When a button is not active, it is grayed out.

Toolbar buttons

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Toolbar button commands

Button Command Description
New Creates a new item

Delete Deletes the selected item

Save Saves the KDC in its current state

Print Provides a preview of a report

preview
Undo Returns to the previous state by undoing
the last action
Redo Reverses the last Undo command,
reinstating the last action
Discard all Returns to the last saved state undoing
changes all changes
Cut Removes an object to the clipboard
where it can be pasted to a file
Copy Copies an object to the clipboard where
it can be pasted to a file
Paste Copies an object from the clipboard to a
file
Select Selects the individual record item that
current has focused
record
Deselect Deselects the individual record item that
current has focused
record
Select all Selects all record items for the current
records window
Deselect all Deselects all record items for the current
records window
Expand Expands the entire selected branch
branch
Expand tree Expands all branches of the entire tree

Collapse Collapses the entire selected branch

branch
Collapse Collapses all branches of the entire tree
Tree

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Toggle Selects all KPDISPs that are not

selection of currently selected, and deselects all
eligible tree KPDISPs that are selected
nodes
Deselect all Deselects all KPDISPs that are selected
tree view
nodes
Re- Refreshes data from the server to make
synchronize sure that the most current data is
with server displayed
Send Sends all new and changed information
changes to to the KPDISPs
access
equipment
Help Opens the online help system
contents

Tabs
Below the toolbar are the tabs. The tabs separate the KDC
program into its main sections.

KDC tabs

People tab
The People tab stores information about each KPDISP user. The
information includes KPDISP password and access level.

Access Levels tab

The Access Levels tab is used to create or modify access levels.
Assigning privileges to keypads creates an access level.

Schedules tab
Not used in the KDC.

Holidays tab
Not used in the KDC.

Reports tab
The Reports tab is used to generate reports. Reports can be
generated with information in the KDC database concerning
people. You can choose reports from templates that have been
included or you can customize your own reports to include
information that you specify.

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Administration tab
The Administration tab includes these subordinate tabs: System,
Operators, Tasks, Outbound Ports, and Routes. Only operators
with administration privileges have access to the Administration
tab. Options on the administration tabs let your system
administrator tailor the features and functions of the KDC.

Selection list or tree

Each tab of the KDC is displayed with a selection list or tree in
the left pane. The selection list contains the items that have been
created for the current tab. As more items are created, they are
added to the selection list.
The Access Level tab and the Administrator System tab contain
a tree view. The tree displays the components that make up your
system.

Left, middle, and right panes

The KDC window is divided into left, middle, and right panes.
The left pane contains selection lists or tree views for the current
tab.
Examples: People name list or tree view of an access level.
The middle pane displays information about the selected item.
You use the middle pane when creating people and access levels.
The right pane contains the activation status or other special
functions for the current tab.
Note: Depending on the tab you have selected, one or more of
these panes may be combined into a single large work area.

Status bar
The status bar is located at the very bottom of the KDC window.
The KDC displays the following information in the status bar:
• The operator that is currently logged on
• Summary of device troubles
• Who the currently selected record is locked by
• The current state of the record
• The last date and time the record was modified
• The current help message
To obtain additional information about any of the status bar
information, click on the information in the status bar. The KDC
displays a dialog box with additional information.

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Basic operations

Summary
The KDC makes use of several basic functions. Learning these
basic functions will help you use the KDC more effectively and
save you time in your day-to-day work. This chapter introduces
you to the basics of the KDC.

Content
Entering a startup screen caption • 3.2
Setting system options and preferences • 3.3
Operator tab • 3.3
Preferences tab • 3.3
Company Information tab • 3.4
Viewing the selection table • 3.6
Navigating with the arrow buttons • 3.6
Selecting with the letter tabs • 3.7
Saving your changes • 3.8
Multiple selection • 3.9
Selecting multiple records with the four action
commands • 3.9
Additional methods to select multiple records • 3.10
Downloading information • 3.11
When to download • 3.11
Downloading failure • 3.11
Backing up your system • 3.13
Moving your database to a new PC • 3.14
Exiting from the KDC • 3.15

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Entering a startup screen caption

When you open the KDC program, it displays the startup screen,
as shown below. The startup screen has a caption at the bottom.
You can edit the caption to suit your needs. The caption can
contain up to forty characters.
Note: Normally your integrated system installer enters the
caption for you. In order to enter or edit the startup screen
caption you must be log on to the software as the installer. Refer
to Chapter 2: Getting started for further information on logging
on as an installer.

Startup screen with sample caption

Entering a startup screen caption:

1. Log on to the KDC as the installer.

Tip: Press Alt + T, O to
launch the Option dialog 2. From the Tools menu, click Options.
box.
3. Click the Installer tab.
4. In Splash Caption, type the caption text, as you want it to
appear on the start screen.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
The next time you start the KDC, the KDC displays the modified
caption at the bottom of the startup screen.

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Setting system options and preferences

Selecting Options from the Tools menu lets you create and
modify many system options and preferences. These include:
• Current operator information and password
• KDC preferences for current operator
• Company address, contact information, and defaults

Preferences and options dialog box for ADMIN1

Operator tab
The Operator tab lets you view information for the operator
currently logged on. You can also change the operator’s
password using this tab.
The Operator tab also shows the date and time for the current
operator’s last session. See Chapter 5: Operators for detailed
information regarding operators.

Preferences tab
Preferences are set for the current operator of the KDC.
Operators can set their own preferences. The Preference tab is
divided into three subtabs:

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• General
• Confirmations
• Diagnostics

General tab
The General tab has the following fields:
• Time Display: Determines whether time is displayed in 12
hour or 24 hour format.
• Date Display: Determines whether dates are displayed in
short or long date format.
Example of long date: Thursday, January 11th, 2001
Example of short date: 01/11/01
• Automatic Logout: Sets the program to automatically log
you off after a specified time.
In addition there is a group of fields called Miscellaneous
options. This includes:
• Weeks Start On Sunday: Determines the starting day
(Sunday or Monday) for calendars.
• Restore to Last Context: Saves your location in the KDC and
starts each session where you ended the previous session.
Normally, the software opens at the People tab.
• Restore Last Operator ID at Login: Retains your login ID
when logging on to the software.

Confirmations tab
For some actions, the system displays a confirmation dialog box.
You can choose whether or not the system displays confirmation
dialogs for the following actions:
• Deleting photos
• Setting privileges
• Resetting privileges
• Adding command lists
• Deleting command lists

Diagnostic tab
The Preferences tab provides diagnostic information for client
activity within the KDC. This section is for factory use only.

Company Information tab

General tab
Company information is the information specific to the owner
and controller of the entire site. This information includes the
company address and contact information.

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Typically, the Resource Profile (RP) file provides company

information. The company information is imported into the KDC
along with your site information, but you can revise the imported
information as required. See Chapter 4: System and hardware
configuration for further information.
Note: If you make changes to the company information, contact
your integrated system installer and inform him of the
corrections. For installer contact information, click the Hardware
View tab and the SDU icon in your company tree. The installer
will need the information to correct his records for future contact
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Viewing the selection table

Each tab of the KDC uses a selection table to list its records
(except for Access Levels tab and Administration > System tab).
The selection table is displayed in the left pane of the tab. The
table contains all of the current records that have been created for
that tab. There are two primary methods for navigating through a
selection table:
• Arrow buttons at the top of the table
• Letter tabs at the bottom of the table

The arrow buttons at the top and letter tabs at the bottom are two
ways to navigate through a selection table

Navigating with the arrow buttons

The four arrow buttons at the top of the selection table let you
easily move from one record to another. You can click the arrow
buttons to move trough the table.
Clicking the inner two arrow buttons moves you through the
table one record at a time. Clicking the outer two arrow buttons
moves you to the end or beginning of the table.

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As you scroll from one record to another, the record is displayed

in the middle and right panes of the window. The small black
arrow at the left of the table shows the current record.

Selecting with the letter tabs

Letter tabs at the bottom of the table let you display only those
records beginning with an individual letter. When you click a
letter, the system displays all the records that begin with that
letter.
You can display more letter tabs by clicking the left and right
arrows adjacent to the letter tabs. The tab on the far left displays
all records in alphabetical order.

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Saving your changes

Saving is very important to maintain correct and current data in
Tip: A tab with an asterisk your system. Saving is the only way to update the database with
(*) on either side of the tab any changes or additions that you make. An item is not
name shows that recognized as a permanent record until it is saved.
information on the tab has
been modified but not To save your changes:
saved.
When the information is • On the File menu, click Save, or click the Save button on the
saved the asterisks are toolbar.
removed.
Note: When you save data within a tab of the KDC, only the
information in that tab is saved
If information is not saved and you try to exit from the KDC, a
Tip: Press Alt + F, S to dialog box is displayed reminding you to save before exiting.
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Multiple selection
You can select two or more items at once and make a single
change to all selected items. Most tabs with selection tables
allow this functionality.
When you have selected multiple records, some fields can not be
changed. The KDC automatically hides fields that can not be
changed with multiple selections.

The People tab includes a selection table (list of people records

in the left pane) that allows multiple selections

Selecting multiple records with the four action

commands
You can select and deselect items using the four action
commands or corresponding toolbar buttons. The buttons and
commands are described in the following table.

Button Command Description

Select current Selects the current record
record
Deselect Deselects the current record
current record
Select all Selects all records in the
records selection table
Deselect all Deselects all records in the
records selection table

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Multiple selection functionality is available on the following

tabs:
Tip: Wherever multiple
selection is available, the
• People
user manual will present it • Administration > Outbound ports
to you as a Tip. • Administration > Routes

Additional methods to select multiple records

In addition to using the four action commands, you can also
select multiple records by using the keyboard and the mouse.

To select Do this
A single Hold down Ctrl and select the record
record
Nonadjacent Hold down Ctrl and select the individual records
records
A large range Hold down Ctrl and select the first record of the
of records range, and then hold down Shift and click the
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Downloading information
Once information has been entered into the KDC, the data must
be downloaded to your system. Only after the information has
been downloaded will users of the KPDISPs be able to gain
access.
Any time changes are made to the KDC that affect your system,
the revised data must be downloaded. No changes will be active
in the KPDISPs until they are downloaded.
For you to be able to download to the KPDISPs, the Outbound
port and Route of the KDC must be configured. For further
information, see Chapter 7: Outbound ports and routes.
Note: You can download changes to your system at any time or
from any tab within the software. Make sure all information has
been saved before downloading.

To download changes to KPDISPs:

• From the File menu, click Send Changes, or click the Send
Changes button on the toolbar.
Note: Verify that the date and time are current at the system
panel. Incorrect date and time causes incorrect operation of the
system.

When to download
To improve the performance of the KDC, it is recommended that
downloads are performed at specific times while setting up your
database. The following gives the times when you should
download.
• After importing your companies RP file
• After creating and activating no more than 1000 cardholders

Downloading failure
When a yellow X is displayed over a KPDISP this indicates that
the system failed to download to this KPDISP. This can be seen
from the tree view in the Access Levels tab and the
Administration > System tab.
If you see a yellow X over a KPDISP, confirm that the device
has not been removed from your system and that it is functioning
properly. Also, confirm that you have configured your outbound
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Backing up your system

Your system should be backed up on a regular basis. You should
back up your system any time you make significant changes to
the KDC and at regular intervals.
By backup, we mean making and saving a copy of the KDC.mdb
file.
There are several ways to back up your files. One popular way is
with a 3.5-inch floppy drive. If the file is too large for a floppy
disk, a Zip drive is an excellent alternative. Choose the method
that is best for you.
The following instructions specify the default locations of
system files. If you have installed the KDC in a different
directory, navigate to this location when selecting the
ACDB.mdb file.

To back up your system:

1. Exit from the KDC software program.

2. Run Windows Explorer.
3. In C:\Program Files\EST\Access Control Databases, select
the ACDB.mdb file.
4. From the Edit menu, click Copy.
5. Navigate to the location where you would like to store a
copy of the ACDB.mdb file.
Example: Floppy drive or removable disk drive (Zip drive).
6. From the Edit menu, click Paste.
7. Once the files are copied, remove the disk and store it in a
safe location.

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Moving your database to a new PC

If you move the KDC to a new computer, the database of the
KDC needs to be moved to the new PC. Moving the database is
not a difficult process and can be done by following these simple
steps.
The following instructions specify the default locations of
system files. If you have installed the KDC in a different
directory, navigate to this location when selecting the
ACDB.mdb file.

To move your database to a new PC:

1. Exit from the KDC software program.

2. Run Windows Explorer on the existing computer.
3. In C:\Program Files\EST\Access Control Databases, select
the ACDB.mdb file.
4. From the Edit menu, click Copy.
5. Click the floppy drive or the removable disk drive (Zip
drive).
6. From the Edit menu, click Paste.
7. Install the KDC software on the new computer.
Refer to the ACDB installation guide for instructions on
installing the KDC.
8. Insert the disk with the ACDB.mdb file in the new computer.
9. Run Windows Explorer.
10. From the inserted disk, select the ACDB.mdb file.
11. From the Edit menu, click Copy.
12. In C:\Program Files\EST\Access Control Databases, paste
the ACDB.mdb file into the directory.
Note: When copying the ACDB.mdb file from one directory to
another, verify that the attributes of the file are not set to
Read-only. You can check the attributes of the file by right
clicking on the file name and selecting Properties.

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Exiting from the KDC

You can exit from the KDC at any time. If information needs to
be saved before exiting, you will be prompted to do so. We
recommend that you save all information before exiting.
If you have not downloaded changes to the KPDISPs, the system
displays a confirmation dialog box. You can download your
changes, or continue without downloading.

To exit from the KDC:

Tip: Press Alt + F, X to exit 1. From the File menu, click Exit, or click the Close button at
from the KDC. the right end of the title bar.
2. If prompted to save, click Yes in all confirmation dialog
boxes.
3. If prompted to download, click one of the download options:
• Yes to perform the download now
• No to exit without downloading
• Cancel to return to the KDC
After exiting, you can restart the program and log on just as
before. Refer to Chapter 2: Getting started for further
information about logging on to the KDC.

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System and hardware configuration

Summary
This chapter defines the process of configuring your fire and
security system including Keypad Displays (KPDISPs).
Note: As an end user, you may not be required or allowed to edit
the configuration of your system. This section is provided so you
can have a complete understanding of all program options, and is
not meant to imply that all operators must perform these
configuration procedures. If you have any questions regarding
system setup, check with your KDC administrator for
clarification.

Content
Configuring your system • 4.2
Configuring your system in company view • 4.3
Reviewing and editing company information • 4.3
Viewing the project site information • 4.4
Reviewing and editing building information • 4.5
Viewing the partition information • 4.6
Configuring your system in hardware view • 4.7
Viewing SDU, CPU, and 3-SAC • 4.8
MODCOM • 4.8
Viewing Keypad Displays (KPDISPs) • 4.9
Communication routes • 4.10
Other companies with access • 4.10

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Configuring your system

The Administration System tab shows an expanded tree view of
your imported system. The Administration System tab offers two
views of your system. They are:
• Company view
• Hardware view
Both views are of the same system. They both show the same
Company and Keypad Displays (KPDISPs). The hardware view
shows the hardware of your system based on the way it is wired
together. The company view shows the way your system is set
up with respect to buildings and partitions.
The information for both views is provided on your Resource
Profile (RP) disk. The hardware configuration information is
imported into the KDC along with the company view
information. The KDC offers the option of altering some of this
information for security purposes.
Unless otherwise noted, all functions can be completed in either
hardware or company view.

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Configuring your system in company view

The company view shows you how your system is configured.
The company view tree shows the sites, buildings, and partitions
in your company. KPDISPs are displayed under the buildings
and partitions that they belong to. The same KPDISP can be
displayed under a building and a partition.

The company view tree shows how your system is configured

Company view tree icons

Icon Meaning
Company
Site
Building
Partition
Keypad Display (KPDISP)

Reviewing and editing company information

The first level in the tree, for both hardware view and company
view, is the company. You can only have one company in your
database. When you select the company, its information is
displayed in the right pane of the tab. This information includes
the company address and company contact information.
Note: If you make changes to the company information, contact
your integrated system installer. For installer contact
information, click the Hardware View tab and the SDU icon in
your company tree. Your installer needs current information to
maintain contact with you.

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Company information

To review and edit company information:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the System tab.
3. Click Company View or Hardware View.
4. In the tree, select the company name.
5. If needed, edit the address, city, state, country, and ZIP code
in the designated fields.
6. If needed, edit the company contact information for name,
telephone number, extension, and e-mail address of the
company contact.
7. Save the updated company information.
Note: Company information can also be reviewed and edited by
clicking Tools menu > Options > Company Information.

Viewing the project site information

The second level in the company view tree is the site. Clicking
on the site displays its information and shows the company
associated with the site. You can’t edit any of the site
information.
A single company can have multiple sites. Multiple sites are
used for companies that have multiple geographical locations.
Each site has its own fire and security system but these are all
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RP file with the same company name. Each RP file is imported

separately.

Company view with multiple sites New York and Tennessee

To view the site information:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the System tab.
3. Click Company View.
4. Select the site in the tree view.

Reviewing and editing building information

The third level in the company view tree shows the company’s
buildings. A company can have multiple buildings. Clicking a
building displays the building information in the right pane. The
information is specific to the individual building you have
selected and includes the building’s address and contact
information. If any of this information is incorrect, you can edit
and correct it here.

To review and edit building information:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the System tab.
3. Click Company View.
4. Select the desired building in the tree view.

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5. If needed, edit the building address, city, state, country, and

ZIP code in the designated fields.
6. If needed, edit the building contact information for name,
telephone number, extension, and email address of the
building contact.
7. Save the updated building information.

Viewing the partition information

The fourth level in the company view tree is the partition. Each
building can have several partitions. Clicking on the partition
displays its information and shows the company, description,
site, and building of the partition. It also displays how many
keypads are part of that partition. You can not edit any of the
partition information.

To view the partition information:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the System tab.
3. Click the Company View.
4. Select the desired partition in the tree view.

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Configuring your system in hardware view

The hardware view tree shows the physical interconnections of
the components in your system. See the table below for the
meanings of the icons in this tree. This display makes it easy to
see what each KPDISP connects to. This view is particularly
helpful when your system has more than one fire alarm panel.
The hardware view is also very helpful in assigning routes to
KPDISPs. Multiple non-networked fire alarm panels have
different communication routes for each panel. One fire alarm
panel might have an RS-232 (direct connect) route and a second
panel might have a modem (telephone) route. The hardware view
shows each KPDISP and the fire alarm panel to which each
device is connected. This makes it easy to know which route to
assign to each KPDISP.
Note: Fire and security functionality cannot be programmed into
a control panel from a remote location. You must perform all fire
and security panel programming on site. Changes to the security
database have no impact on the parameters or operations of listed
fire system equipment. Security functionality can be
programmed from a remote site.

The Hardware View tree shows how the components of your

system are connected

Hardware view tree icons

Icon Meaning
Company
System Definition Utility (SDU)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Modem Communication Module (MODCOM)

Security Access Control Module (3-SAC)

Keypad Display (KPDISP)

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Viewing SDU, CPU, and 3-SAC

The SDU, CPU, and 3-SAC are view-only items. They are
configured, programmed, and installed by your system installer.
You can not change any of their parameters.

To view the SDU, CPU, and 3-SAC:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the System tab.
3. Click the Hardware View.
4. Select the desired SDU, CPU, or 3-SAC in the tree view.

MODCOM
The MODCOM is only visible in the hardware view. The
MODCOM has modem and dialer capabilities. It is used for
downloading information from remote sites. MODCOMs are
configured, programmed, and installed by your system installer.
You can not change any of their parameters except their
communication route.
Each MODCOM has one communication route. The
communication route defines how the KDC downloads
information to the MODCOM. All MODCOMs are initially set
to a default route. For information on how to change the
communication route for a MODCOM refer to Chapter 7:
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Viewing Keypad Displays (KPDISPs)

If your fire and security system has KPDISPs, they are displayed
in the company view and the hardware view. In the company
view, if the KPDISP is displayed under a building, it is used for
fire alarm applications. In the company view, if the KPDISP is
displayed under a partition, it is used for security applications.
The same KPDISP can be used for both fire alarm and security
applications. In this case, the KPDISP is displayed twice, under
the building and the partition.
Your integrated system installer configures all KPDISP
functions, except for the communication route. The following
information is displayed for each KPDISP:
• Function (company view only)
• Serial number
• Communication route
• Privileges (company view only)
• Other companies with access

KPDISP privileges
The privileges for a fire alarm KPDISP differ from the privileges
for a security KPDISP. The same KPDISP can be displayed
under a building for fire alarm applications and under a partition
for security applications.
The company view shows which fire alarm privileges are
available for a given KPDISP. These privileges are assigned
when you create access levels. See Chapter 8: Access levels for
more information.

Keypad display information

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To view KPDISP summary information:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the System tab.
3. Click either Company View or Hardware View.
4. Select the desired KPDISP in the tree view.

Communication routes
Each KPDISP has a communication route. The communication
route defines how the KDC downloads information to these
devices. All KPDISPs are initially set to a default route. For
information on how to change the communication route for
KPDISPs refer to Chapter 7: Outbound ports and routes.

Other companies with access

At the bottom of the KPDISP summary tab is the Other
Companies With Access button. This button shows the number
of other companies that have access to this KPDISP. Clicking
this button opens a window that lists the other companies that
have access to this KPDISP and shows their contact information.
If you are not the primary owner of this KPDISP, the primary
company is displayed. The primary company of the KPDISP
controls its configuration. If a configuration change needs to be
made, only the primary company can make it.

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Operators

Summary
Operators are users of the KDC. The system administrator can
define as many operators as required. You define each operator
by specifying the command privileges that the operator has. This
chapter shows you how to define and create operators.

Content
What is an operator? • 5.2
Creating a new operator record • 5.3
Operator information • 5.3
Last Login and Logout • 5.4
Setting operator privileges • 5.5
Default operator privileges • 5.5
Privilege tabs • 5.5
Activating and deactivating an operator • 5.8
Activating an operator • 5.8
Deactivating an operator • 5.8
Logging on as a new operator • 5.10
Changing operators while the system is running • 5.10
Changing your operator password • 5.11
Changing your password from the Operators tab • 5.11
Changing your password from the Tools menu • 5.12
Resetting an operator's password • 5.12
Editing and deleting an operator record • 5.13
Editing an operator record • 5.13
Deleting an operator record • 5.13
Changing operator information • 5.14

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What is an operator?
An operator is someone who enters data into the Keypad Display
Configuration (KDC) database. An operator ID and password are
required in order for an operator to log on to the KDC.
We suggest that you designate a single administrator for each
company in your KDC. The administrator is an operator with full
privileges, including the ability to create and revise operator
records.
The KDC assigns each company an administrator operator ID
and password when importing the RP file. When first logging on
to the KDC you must use this ID and password.
The default administrator operator ID is ADMIN1, with
password ADMIN. ADMIN1 is always used for the first
company imported by the integrated system installer. If a second
company is imported, the operator ID is ADMIN2, again using
password ADMIN.
When you log on, the KDC prompts you to change your
password for future use. To change the ADMIN password, see
Changing an operator password, later in this chapter.

All operators must log on to the KDC with an Operator ID and

Password

The purpose of creating individual operators is to allow the

administrator of the KDC to limit operator access and to make
only the appropriate tabs and commands available to specified
operators. Assigning privileges to each operator defines what an
operator can and cannot do.
Example: You may want to create a clerical level operator, who
has only the privileges required to enter and edit KPDISP user
information. This operator would not require access to all tabs
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Creating a new operator record

You create operator records on the Administration tab under
Operators. The KDC divides the Operators tab into two tabs:
• Information
• Privileges

Enter all users of the KDC as operators. Only operators have

operator IDs and passwords that let them access the KDC.

Operator information
You use the Information tab to enter personal information about
the operator, such as name and address.

Operator ID
Operator ID is the first field entered when logging in. The ID can
consist of up to 20 characters. You can use upper case letters or
numbers for Operator IDs. The Operator ID and Password are
required when logging on.

Name
The first information required is the operator’s full name and an
optional title, e.g., Mr., Mrs., Ms, or Miss. Operator names can
be up to 25 characters long.

Job Title, Location, Bus. Phone, Extension and Language

Depending on your company policy, additional operator
information may be required including: a job title, location,
business phone, extension, and preferred language.

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Passwords
Each operator has an individual password that is required when
logging into the system. The password is specific to the
individual operator. Operators are responsible for remembering
their own passwords. The Operator ID and Password are
required when logging in.
A new operator has the initial default password of PASSWORD.
The operator should change this default password after logging
in.

Last Login and Logout

The KDC displays the dates and times of the Last Login and Last
Logout of the selected operator at the bottom of the Information
tab. (This is blank for a new operator, but is updated when the
operator logs on for the first time.)

Last Login and Logout dates and times as displayed on the

operator Information tab

To create a new operator:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Operators tab.
Tip: Press Alt + F, N to
create a new operator. 3. From the File menu, click New or click the New button on
the toolbar.
4. Type the Operator ID.
5. Select the appropriate title.
6. Type the operator information.
7. Save the new operator record.
Note: The KDC currently supports only English (USA) for
languages. The KDC will support additional languages in future
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Setting operator privileges

After creating an operator, you can determine what privileges
should be assigned to the operator.
Setting operator privileges determines the operator’s ability to
create, browse, edit, or delete information.
You set the operator privileges on the Privileges tab.

Default operator privileges

You can use the Quick Defaults group of buttons at the top of the
Privileges tab to set default variables quickly. These buttons set
privileges on all three tabs (Regular, Administration, and
Special). The buttons make these settings:
• Grant All: Checks all privileges for the selected operator
• Revoke All: Clears all privileges for the selected operator
• Browse Only: Checks read-only rights for all privileges
• Operator: Checks privileges typically required by an
operator
• Administrator: Checks all privileges

Privilege tabs
The privilege check boxes are divided into three tabs.
Regular: The regular tab contains privileges for KPDISPs users,
access levels, and reports.
Administration: The administration tab contains privileges for
systems, operators, tasks, outbound ports, and routes.
Special: The special tab contains privileges for company
information and for sending changes to the system.
Example 1: If you need to set privileges for an operator allowing
him read-only rights to the system, you deny all privileges, then
grant the ability to browse system information. You can do this
manually, or simply by clicking the Browse Only default button.
Example 2: If you need to set privileges for an operator to enter
KPDISP users only, you deny him all privileges except the
ability to create, browse, and edit information on the People tab.
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Operator privilege tab

To assign operator privileges:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Operators tab.
3. In the left pane, select the operator you want to assign
privileges to.
4. Click the Privileges tab.
5. Select the appropriate privileges for each item in each tab, or
click one of the Quick Defaults buttons. Select from one or
more of the five possible choices:
• Create: Gives the operator the create privilege. Selecting
Create automatically selects Browse and Edit.
• Browse: Allows the operator to view existing data.
• Edit: Allows the operator to edit existing data. Selecting
Edit automatically selects Browse.
• Delete: Allows the operator to delete existing data.
Selecting Delete automatically selects Browse and Edit.
• Permit: Allows the privilege to be activated by the
selected operator.
6. Save the operator record.
Example 1: If an operator is allowed to create, browse, edit, and
delete an Access Level, then all the check boxes for Access
Level must be selected.
Example 2: If the operator is allowed to create an Access Level,
then select the Create check box. Selecting the Create check box
also selects the browse and edit check boxes automatically.
If there are only a few items you do not want to grant an operator
access privileges to, it may be easier to first select Grant All,
then go back and remove the privileges you do not want enabled.
The same procedure can be used for Browse Only if you want an
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can go back and delete the privileges for certain items you do not
want them to be able to browse.
Since each site has different parameters for their operators, it is
up to the administrator of the KDC to set and assign the
appropriate privileges for the operators in your system.

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Activating and deactivating an operator

Activating an operator
When operators are first created in the KDC, they are initially
inactive. An inactive operator can not log on to the KDC. Only
active operators are allowed to log on to the KDC.
The right pane of the Operators tab displays the operator’s status.
It also includes a command button that lets you toggle the
operators status.

Inactive operator

To activate an operator:

1. Click the Administration Tab.

2. Click the Operators Tab.
3. In the left pane, select the operator you want to make active.
4. Click the Activate Operator button.
5. Save the operator record.
The operator can now log on to the KDC system under the new
operator ID assigned to him.

Deactivating an operator
The ability to deactivate an active operator lets you temporarily
deny the operator access to the KDC.
Example: An operator has a temporary job function in the KDC
and can be activated and deactivated as needed. This prevents
you from having to reenter the operator each time you need him
to work in the KDC.

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To deactivate an operator:

1. Click the Administration Tab.

2. Click the Operators Tab.
3. In the left pane, select the operator you wish to deactivate.
4. Click the Deactivate Operator button.
5. Save the operator record.

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Logging on as a new operator

Once you have created all of the operators, you should log off.
Each operator should now log on using the assigned operator ID
and the default password: PASSWORD. After logging on, each
operator should change his password.

Changing operators while the system is running

You can change operators without exiting from the program. The
first operator simply logs off and the next operator logs on.

To change operators:

Tip: Press Alt + A, L to log 1. From the Action menu, click Login.
off.
2. Click OK to log off.
3. Type in the new operator ID and password and click OK.

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Changing your operator password

Passwords are very important to the security of your system.
Please be very careful with your password. Do not let others
know it and do not lose it.
A new operator is prompted to change his password when
logging onto the system for the first time.
For security reasons, each operator should change his password
periodically.
There are two ways to change your operator password: the
Operator tab and the Tools menu. Both methods open the
Modify Password dialog box.
Using the Operators tab lets you select the operator whose
password you want to change. Using the Tools menu lets you
change only the current operator’s password.

Modify Password dialog box

Changing your password from the Operators tab

To change a password from the Operators tab, you must have
operator edit privileges. If you do not have operator edit
privileges, refer to Changing your password from the Tools
menu in this chapter.

To change your password from the operators tab:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Operators tab.
3. In the left pane, select the operator you wish to change the
password for.
4. Click the Password Modify button.
5. Type your session password.
6. Type the new password.
7. Retype the new password.

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8. Click Modify to change the password.

9. Save the operator record.

Changing your password from the Tools menu

When you click Tools menu > Options, the system opens the
Preferences and Options dialog box. This contains the Operator
tab. The Operator tab provides the option to change your
password. You can only change your own password from the
Tools menu.

To change your password from the Tools menu:

Tip: Press Alt + T, O to 1. From the Tools menu, click Options.

display the Options dialog 2. Click the Operator tab.
box.
3. Click Password Modify button.
4. Type your session password.
5. Type the new password.
6. Retype the new password.
7. Click Modify to change the password.
8. Click OK to accept the new password.

Resetting an operator's password

If an operator forgets or loses his password, the password must
be reset from the Operators tab. To reset a password, the
operator must have the privilege to edit operators. Typically only
administrators have reset password privileges.
Note: If the administrator password is reset, it is reset to
PASSWORD not ADMIN. All passwords reset to PASSWORD.

To reset an operator's password:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Operators tab.
3. In the left pane, select the operator you wish to reset the
password for.
4. Click Password Reset button.
5. Save the operator record.

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Editing and deleting an operator record

Editing an operator record
You can edit and modify operator information and privileges as
needed. Be sure to save your changes after you have completed
the modifications.

Deleting an operator record

Operator records can be deleted from the database at any time.
Deleting an operator removes the record completely from the
KDC.
Note: Deleting an operator immediately denies the operator
access to the software.

To delete an operator record:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Operator tab.
3. In the left pane, select the operator you want to delete.
Tip: Press Alt + F, D to
delete the operator. 4. From the File menu click Delete or click the Delete button
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Changing operator information

Clicking Tools > Options opens the Preferences and Options
dialog box. This contains the Operator tab, which lets you view
information for the current operator. It also provides the option
to change the operator password.
The Operator tab also provides information regarding the last log
on and log off dates and times for the current operator.
The information can be changed just as in the Administration >
Operators tab. See Editing and deleting an operator earlier in
this chapter.

The Operator tab in the Options and Preferences dialog box

To change operator information:

Tip: Press Alt + T, O to 1. From the Tools menu, click Options.

display the Options dialog
box. 2. Click the Operator tab.
3. Revise the operator information as required.
4. Click Apply to save your changes.
5. Click the Ok button.

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Tasks

Summary
Tasks let you automate important KDC operations. For example,
tasks can update hardware or purge old data from the database.
This chapter provides information on how to create, define, edit,
activate, and schedule tasks.

Content
What is a task? • 6.2
Default tasks • 6.3
Creating a task • 6.4
DB maintenance • 6.4
Hardware initialization • 6.4
System update • 6.4
People re-initialization • 6.4
Hardware configuration initialization • 6.4
Run transaction queue • 6.5
Starting a task • 6.6
Starting a task manually • 6.6
Scheduling a task • 6.6
Setting properties for a DB maintenance task • 6.7
Assigning a task to KPDISPs • 6.8
Activating and deactivating a task schedule • 6.9
Activating a task schedule • 6.9
Deactivating a task schedule • 6.9
Viewing the status of a task • 6.10
Editing and deleting a task • 6.12
Editing a task • 6.12
Deleting a task • 6.12

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What is a task?
Tasks let you automate important KDC functions, such as:
• System updates
• Database maintenance
• Hardware initialization

System updates
Whenever you make changes to your KDC, those changes must
be sent to the hardware of your site. System update tasks send
the new information from the database to the keypad display
modules (KPDISP) of your site.

Database maintenance
A task can be used to purge old records from the KDC database.
You can schedule a database maintenance task to routinely
remove old records. You can also define the age of the records to
be removed.

Hardware initialization
A task can initialize the hardware of your site. The task loads all
security information to the designated hardware. This task is
used for new hardware that has been added to your system. It
also can be used for damaged hardware that may have lost its
information.

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Default tasks
Several default tasks are included in the KDC. Default tasks
serve as templates for most commonly used tasks.
You can modify the default tasks to meet your specific needs;
however, you cannot modify the Update task in any way. The
Update task is the task that runs when you click Send Changes
from the File menu or click the Send Changes button on the
toolbar.
All tasks, except Update, can be started manually or given a
starting schedule (see Starting a task in this chapter). The default
tasks are:

Default task Description

Update This task is activated when the Send
Changes toolbar button or Action menu
command is selected. This task is not
editable.
Daily AC Events Not used for Keypad Display Configuration
Daily Updates A task that can be used to send changes
from the database to your site at a daily
scheduled time
Database A task that can be used to purge old records
Maintenance from the database
Destination DB A task that is used to initialize hardware with
Init information
Monthly AC Not used for Keypad Display Configuration
Events
Weekly AC Not used for Keypad Display Configuration
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Creating a task
New tasks can be created and added to the list of default tasks. A
task can be one of these types:
• Database (DB) maintenance
• Hardware initialization
• System updates
• Cardholder re-initialization
• Hardware configuration initialization
• Run transaction queue

DB maintenance
DB maintenance tasks can be used to purge old data from the
database. A DB maintenance task is one of the default tasks
provided. The age of the data to be purged is set by you. You can
also schedule the task to run daily, weekly, or monthly.

Hardware initialization
Hardware initialization tasks initialize the hardware in your
system. If a piece of hardware (KPDISP) has lost its database or
had its data degraded, database information can be restored using
this task type. Typically, your service department would use this
task to restore data to hardware. Hardware initialization tasks are
also used when new hardware is added to your site.

System update
The system update task is used to send changes from your
database to the hardware (KPDISPs) in your site. This task only
sends changes that have been made since the last update. A
default system update task is provided, Update. Update is the
task that activates when the Send Changes button on your toolbar
is pressed. If you want to automate the system update task, create
a new task and schedule it to activate at a desired day and time.

People re-initialization
The Cardholder Re-init task reinitializes the users of your
system. The task reloads all people, not including hardware
configuration, to all hardware (KPDISPs).

Hardware configuration initialization

The Hrdwr Config Init task initializes the hardware configuration
of your system devices. The task loads all information, not
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Run transaction queue

The Run Transaction Que task generates transactions that need
to be downloaded to the hardware of your system. The
transactions are only generated and not downloaded to the
hardware of your system.

To create a task:

1. Click the Administration tab.

Tip: Press Alt + F, N to
create a new task. 2. Click the Task tab.
3. From the file menu, click New or click the New button on
the toolbar.
4. In Name, type a name for the task.
5. In Description, type a description for the task.
6. In the Type list, select the type for your task.
7. Save the task record.

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Starting a task
All tasks, except for Update, can be started manually or by a
schedule. A scheduled task can be run on a daily, weekly, or
monthly basis. If you do not want to schedule the start of your
task, it can be set to start on demand.

Starting a task manually

The Start Now button can be used to start a task manually, no
matter when it is scheduled to run.

The Start Now button can be used to start all tasks

To start a task manually:

1. In the left pane, select the task you want to start manually.
2. Click the Start Now button.

Scheduling a task
You can use the Schedule tab to schedule a task to run on a
daily, weekly, monthly, or demand basis. The frequency you
select determines the scheduling options for the task.

Tip: The yellow text box in

the lower right corner
provides information to
help you schedule your
task.

A task set to a monthly frequency requires the selection of the

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To schedule a task:

1. In the left pane, select the task you want to schedule.

2. Click the Schedule tab.
3. Select the frequency with which you want the task to run.
4. Depending on the frequency you have chosen, set the
schedule options for the task.
5. If the task is active deactivated the task and reactivate it.
6. Save the task record.

Setting properties for a DB maintenance task

The properties of a DB maintenance task specify the age of the
records that are to be purged. Only those records older than the
specified date are removed from your database.
The Export Records before purging checkbox lets you save
purged records. The records are saved in the ACDB root
directory as a .CSV file. The .CSV file is viewable with
Microsoft Excel.

A DB maintenance task set to purge data older than sixty days

To set properties for a DB maintenance task:

1. In the left pane, select the task you want to schedule.

2. Click the Schedule tab.
3. In the DB Maintenance Properties group, set the DB
maintenance properties.
4. Save the task record.

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Assigning a task to KPDISPs

Tasks can be assigned to a company, site, building, partition, or
to individual KPDISPs. Assigning a schedule to a company, site,
building, or partition assigns the same task to all the KPDISPs
shown within the selected item. This is the quickest and easiest
way to assign the same task to multiple KPDISPs.
If you do not want the task to run on all KPDISPs, you can limit
the task to specific KPDISPs. Only the specified devices are
included in the task. When a device is selected, it is highlighted
in gray.
To assign a task to single KPDISP, simply select the individual
KPDISP.
Note: If nothing is selected, then all KPDISPs are included in
the task.

This task includes KPDISP 1 and KPDISP 2 (highlighted in gray)

To assign a task to KPDISPs:

1. In the left pane, select the task you want to assign.

2. Click the Doors/Keypads tab.
3. Hold down Ctrl and click to select the company, site,
building, partition, and individual KPDISPs.
All KPDISPs within a selected item are assigned (as shown
by the gray highlight).
4. Save the task record.

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Activating and deactivating a task schedule

Activating a task schedule
Part of defining a task is specifying a schedule. However, the
task schedule must be activated before the task runs
automatically.
Note: Verify that all of the task information has been entered and
that it is correct before activating the task schedule. If the
Activate Task Scheduling button is dimmed, make sure the task
is scheduled correctly.

Activate Task Scheduling button

To activate a task schedule:

1. In the left pane, select the task you want to activate.

2. Click the Activate Task Scheduling button.
3. Save the task record.
The Task Schedule description changes from Inactive to Active,
indicating that the task will be activated according to the
specified schedule.
All default tasks are inactive unless you activate them.

Deactivating a task schedule

To stop a schedule task form running, you can deactivate its
schedule. The task is not deleted, but the system no longer run
the task automatically.

To deactivate a task schedule:

1. In the left pane, select the task you want to deactivate.

2. Click the Deactivate Task Schedule button.
3. Save the task record.
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Viewing the status of a task

As a task runs, its status can be viewed on the Status tab. The
Status tab has three sub tabs:
• In process
• Task event log
• Transactions not sent

In process
The In Process tab shows the status of the task as it is running.
The In Process tab provides a table with the following columns:
• ID
• Started
• Type
• Priority
• Current Status
• Name
• Task ID
• tip.Current Status
This information lets you accurately track the process of the task
as it is running.

Task event log

After the task is complete, a record is stored on the Task Event
Log tab. Here you see all tasks that have been run. This tab
provides a table with the following columns:
• ID
• Time of Event
• Message
• Task ID

Transactions not sent

The Transactions Not Sent tab displays transactions of a task that
have been rejected by the hardware of your system.
Example: If the Update task downloads 201 users to a KPDISP
that stores 200 users, this and subsequent transactions to this
device would fail and be displayed here.
This type of problem usually occurs due to an error in the system
configuration. Only advanced users should attempt to correct this
and the underlying problem.
The failed transaction also blocks any future downloads to this
KPDISP. You must delete the failed transaction to allow future
downloads. The transaction is deleted by clicking the Delete
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Note: The Transaction Not Sent tab does not show task failures
due to communication errors.

To view the status of a task:

1. In the left pane, select the task for which you want to view
the status.
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Editing and deleting a task

Editing a task
The KDC lets you edit tasks to meet your specific needs. You
can change the frequency of the task or change the KPDISPs
associated with the task.

To edit a task:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Task tab.
3. In the left pane, select the task you want to edit.
4. Edit the task.
5. Save the task record.

Deleting a task
You can delete all tasks except for the Update task. You may
find it easier deactivate a task rather than deleting it. A
deactivated task can be reactivated later. A deleted task is gone
forever.
Note: Before deleting a task, you must deactivate its schedule.

To delete a task:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Task tab.
3. From the left pane, select the inactive task you want to
Tip: Press Alt + F, D to
delete the task.
delete.
4. From the File menu click Delete or click the Delete button
on the toolbar.
5. Click Yes to delete.

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Outbound ports and routes

Summary
This chapter shows you how to create and configure outbound
ports and routes. Outbound ports and routes define how the KDC
downloads information to the hardware of your system.

Content
Outbound ports and routes overview • 7.2
Outbound ports • 7.2
Routes • 7.3
Creating an outbound port • 7.6
Creating a route • 7.7
Configuring the default route • 7.8
Configuring your system for an alternative route • 7.9
Modifying the default route for MODCOMs and
KPDISPs • 7.9
Assigning a new route to MODCOMs and KPDISPs • 7.10
Editing and deleting an outbound port • 7.12
Editing an outbound port • 7.12
Deleting an outbound port • 7.12
Editing and deleting a route • 7.13
Editing a route • 7.13
Deleting a route • 7.13

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Outbound ports and routes overview

The KDC transfers information to and from the hardware of your
system (the MODCOMs and KPDISPs). To do this, the KDC
needs to know how to communicate with your system. Outbound
ports and routes work together to define the communication
method between the KDC and your system.
The communication parameters are divided into two tabs:
• Outbound Ports
• Routes
You can configure multiple outbound ports and routes to satisfy
all your communication needs.
Example: You are in charge of access control for a large
university that has two campuses. The main campus has a direct
connection from the PC running the KDC to the hardware of
your system. The second campus, being a large distance from the
main campus, requires a modem connection from the PC running
the KDC to the hardware of your system. You would need two
outbound ports and routes to communicate with both campuses.

Outbound ports
An outbound port specifies the computer and port you are
transmitting from.
During installation, the KDC detects your PC ports
automatically. These are displayed on the Outbound Port tab of
the Administration tab.
Typically, a PC has communication ports at COM1 and COM2.
You are not bound to the automatically detected outbound ports.
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The Outbound Ports tab

Routes
Routes define how the KDC connects to the hardware of your
fire and security system. There are two different types of routes:
• Modem connection
• Direct connection (RS-232)

Modem
A modem route uses a telephone line to communicate. The
connection leaves the modem from the PC and connects to the
modem at the control panel.
For a modem route, you configure the Outbound Properties tab
and ModCom tab for that route. The receiving modems are
imported into the KDC with your RP file.

RS-232
An RS-232 route connects directly to the control panel. The
RS-232 runs from your PC serial port and plugs directly into the
control panel.

Outbound properties for routes

Both an RS-232 and a modem route require the configuration of
outbound properties. This includes selection of an outbound port
(as created on the Outbound Ports tab) and specification of
communication parameters for each route. The table below
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Communication parameters
Field Default Description
Baud rate None The speed at which at which data can be
transmitted
Maximum 8 The number of times the KDC will try to
retries communicate before timing out
Maximum 800 The maximum length of the message
message sent at any one time
length
Timeout 20 The amount of time before the KDC will
retry to connect
Tracing None Tracing tells the KDC to generate trace
files of the communications stream.
Technical support uses the trace files to
determine communication problems.

Default routes
The KDC automatically creates two default routes for you. (If
your system does not contain a MODCOM, the KDC will not
create a Modcom default route.) The default routes:
• 3-CPU Default
• Modcom Default
If your control panel has no MODCOM, the KDC uses the
3-CPU Default route to communicate to the hardware of your
system. The KDC assigns all KPDISPs to this default route.
If your control panel has a MODCOM, the KDC uses the
Modcom Default route to communicate.
When you click Send Changes from the Action menu or click the
Send Changes button on the toolbar, the system uses the
appropriate default route to communicate to your fire and
security system. The system will not use the default route if you
create an alternative route and assign it to the KPDISPs. See
Configuring your system for an alternative route in this chapter.
Although the KDC creates a default route for you, the default
route still requires configuration. See Configuring default routes
in this chapter.

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Creating an outbound port

KDC communication requires an outbound port and a route that
uses the outbound port. The KDC automatically detects your
outbound ports. You can use the detected outbound ports or
create new ports as needed.
For the KDC to recognize a modem on your PC, the modem
must be installed properly in your Windows operating system. At
each startup of the software, the ACDB redetermines all
communication ports.
If you want to create a new outbound port, follow the
instructions below.

To create an outbound port:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Outbound Ports tab.
Tip: Press Alt + F, N to 3. From the File menu, click New or click the New button on
create a new outbound
the toolbar.
report.
4. In Name, type a name for the outbound port.
5. In Description, type a description for the outbound port.
6. In the Computer Name field, type the computer name for the
computer where the port is located.
7. In the Serial/Tapi Port field, select the direct connection
COM port.
8. Save the outbound report record.

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Creating a route
After you have created your outbound port, you can either assign
the outbound port to the default route or create a new route.
Each KPDISP automatically uses the default route. For a
KPDISP to use a different route, you must manually assign that
route to the device. See Configuring your system for an
alternative route in this chapter.

To create a route:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Routes tab.
Tip: Press Alt + F, N to 3. From the File menu, click New or click the New button on
create a new route.
the toolbar.
4. In Name, type a name for the route.
5. In Description, type a description for the route.
6. In the Type list, select RS-232 or Modem.
7. On the Outbound Properties tab, select the Outbound Port.
Tip: The Default button
8. In the Baud Rate list, select the appropriate baud rate.
sets all communication
parameters to the default 9. In the Maximum Retries box, click the up and down arrows
settings. to select the number of times the KDC will try to
communicate before timing out.
10. In Maximum Msg Length box, select the maximum length of
the message sent at any one time.
11. In the Timeout box, click the up and down arrows to select
the number seconds before the system will timeout.
12. If you are using a modem, click the ModCom tab. If using a
RS-232, skip to step 14.
13. In Name, select the MODCOM for the control panel.
The MODCOMs are imported into the KDC with the RP
file.
14. Save the Route record.

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Configuring the default route

The KDC creates the default route for you. Although KDC
creates the default route, you must still configure it to
communicate with your fire and security system.

To configure the default route:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Routes tab.
3. In the left pane, select the Default Route (3-CPU Default or
Modcom default).
4. In the Type list, select RS-232 or Modem.
5. On the Outbound Properties tab, select the Outbound Port.
6. In the Baud Rate list, select the appropriate baud rate.
Tip: The defaults button
sets all communication 7. In the Maximum Retries box, click the up and down arrows
parameters to the default to select the number of times the KDC will try to
settings. communicate before timing out.
8. In Maximum Msg Length box, select the maximum length of
the message sent at any one time.
9. In the Timeout box, click the up and down arrows to select
the number seconds before the system will timeout.
10. If you are using a modem, click the ModCom tab. If using an
RS-232, skip to step 12.
11. In Name, select the MODCOM for the control panel.
The MODCOMs are imported into the KDC from the RP
file.
12. Save the default Route.

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Configuring your system for an alternative route

There are two ways you can change the communication route
used by the KDC:
• Modify the default route for MODCOMs and KPDISPs
• Assign a new route to specific MODCOMs and KPDISPs

Modifying the default route for MODCOMs and

KPDISPs
In some cases, it is easier to modify the properties of the default
route, rather than creating a new route. All MODCOMs, and
KPDISPs are initially assigned the default route (3-CPU
Default). Modifying the default route changes its communication
configuration. This affects all MODCOMs and KPDISPs that
use the default route.

You can modify a default route to meet your communication

needs

To modify the default route:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Routes tab.
3. Select the default route you want to modify.
4. Modify the route as needed.
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Assigning a new route to MODCOMs and

KPDISPs
Rather than modifying the default route, you can create and
assign a new route to the MODCOMs and KPDISPs. If you wish
to use a new route, each MODCOM and KPDISP must have its
communication route modified individually.
This can be a time consuming process if your system has a large
number of MODCOMs and KPDISPs. In some cases, it is easier
to modify the default route rather than creating a new route. You
must decide which method is best for your company.
A new route is assigned to a MODCOM or KPDISP from the
Administration System tab. The System tab has two views:
• Hardware view
• Company view
The hardware view shows the physical interconnections of the
components in your system. The company view shows the logical
organization of the components into buildings and partitions.
The hardware view is very helpful in assigning routes to
MODCOMs, and KPDISPs. A fire and security system can have
several control panels that are not connected by a network. In
such systems, each panel uses a different communication route.
One fire alarm panel might have an RS-232 (direct connect)
route and a second panel might have a modem (telephone) route.
The hardware view shows each MODCOM, and KPDISP, and
the control panel to which each device is connected. This makes
it easy to determine the correct route to assign to each
MODCOM, and KPDISP.
Both views are of the same fire and security system. They both
show the same KPDISPs. From both views, you can assign a
new route to any individual KPDISPs.
MODCOMs are only shown in the hardware view. Assigning a
new route to a MODCOM can only be done in the hardware
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MODCOMs and KPDISPs are assigned new communication

routes individually form the Administration > System tab

To assign a new route to a MODCOM or KPDISP:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the System tab.
3. Click the Company View or Hardware View tab.
MODCOMs can only have their communication route
changed from the hardware view.
4. Select the desired MODCOM or KPDISP from the tree.
5. In Comm. Route, select the new route.
6. Save the new communication route.

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Editing and deleting an outbound port

Editing an outbound port
You can edit an outbound port to change its location, name, or
description.

To edit an outbound port:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Outbound Ports tab.
3. In the left pane, select the outbound port you want to edit.
4. Edit the outbound port as needed.
5. Save the outbound port record.
Tip: Use the multiple select Deleting an outbound port
toolbar buttons or the
multiple select action menu You can delete an outbound port at any time. You might want to
items to select multiple delete an outbound port if your access system is no longer using
outbound ports for deletion. the port to download information.
You can delete all selected
records at once. To delete an outbound port:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Outbound Ports tab.
3. In the left pane, select the outbound port you want to delete.
Tip: Press Alt + F, D to
delete an outbound port. 4. From the File menu click Delete or click the Delete button
on the toolbar.
5. Click Yes to delete.

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Editing and deleting a route

Editing a route
You can edit an existing route using the Route tab. These
changes might be the result of a new communication route from
your PC to the hardware of your fire and security system.

To edit a route:

1. Click the Administration tab.

2. Click the Route tab.
3. Select the route you want to edit.
4. Edit the route as needed.
5. Save the route record.

Deleting a route
You can delete a route at any time. You might want to delete a
Tip: Use the multiple select route if your access system is no longer using the route to
toolbar buttons or the
download information.
multiple select action menu
items, to select multiple
routes for deleting. You can To delete a route:
delete all selected records
at once.
1. Click the Administration tab.
2. Click the Route tab.
3. In the left pane, select the route you want to delete.
Tip: Press Alt + F, D to
delete an outbound port. 4. From the File menu click Delete or click the Delete button
on the toolbar.
5. Click Yes to delete.

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Access levels

Summary
This chapter describes access levels and shows you how they
work. It also covers the process of creating access levels and
assigning privileges to an access level.
Users of KPDISPs can not log on to any devices until access
levels are created. Assigning access levels to people defines their
access privileges for each KPDISP.

Content
What is an access level? • 8.2
Access level tab • 8.2
Icons on the access level tree • 8.2
Access level toolbar and view buttons • 8.3
States of an access level • 8.4
Creating an access level • 8.6
Expanding and collapsing an access level • 8.7
Setting KPDISP privileges • 8.9
KPDISP security privileges • 8.9
KPDISP fire alarm privileges • 8.11
Setting KPDISP privileges • 8.11
Setting KPDISP privileges for multiple KPDISPs • 8.11
Removing KPDISP privileges • 8.12
Deleting an access level • 8.13

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What is an access level?

An access level determines access properties for users groups.
Properties of an access level consist of the following:
• Security privileges for KPDISPs
• Fire privileges for KPDISP
Normally you give each access level a name based on the job
functions of a group of users. User groups that need different
privileges are assigned a different access level.
You can define up to 255 access levels. Each user can be
assigned up to two access levels.
An access level defines what privileges a user has at each
KPDISP.

Access level tab

You create and edit access levels on the Access Level tab. On
this tab access levels are shown in tree form. All access levels
appear in the same pane.
Each access level tree can be expanded to show the sites,
buildings, partitions, and KPDISPs it contains. In general, you
define an access level by assigning privileges to the KPDISPs.

Icons on the access level tree

Each access level has a tree. The access level tree uses several
icons to represent the different parts of the access level. The
icons are described in the following table.

Access level tree icons

Icon Definition
Access level name
Site
Building
Partition
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The access level shown above gives all privileges to any user
that is assigned this access level

Access level toolbar and view buttons

The Access Level tab has a toolbar and view buttons. Buttons on
this toolbar let you execute many of the commands found on the
Action menu. View buttons let you select different views of an
access level tree, by showing or hiding devices.
When you roll your mouse over a toolbar button, a tool tip is
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Access level tab buttons

Button Command Description
Set access Sets a privilege for a KPDISP
level privilege
Reset access Removes a privilege for a
level privilege KPDISP
View all Displays all KPDISPs

View only Displays only KPDISPs that

granted have a schedule or a privilege
assigned to them
View only Displays only KPDISPs that do
denied not have a schedule or a
privilege assigned to them

States of an access level

An access level can have one of six states. The system manages
these states automatically for each access level. A pending state
is one that has not been downloaded to your access control
system.
Every access level displays its current state.

An access level with the state of Pending Inactive

Access level states

State Description
Inactive An access level with no users,
schedules, or privileges assigned

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Access level states

State Description
Pending Active An access level with assigned users,
schedules, or privileges that has not
been downloaded
Active An access level with assigned users,
schedules, or privileges that has been
downloaded
Pending Inactive An access level that was previously
Active, from which you have removed all
users, schedules, and privileges. The
access level has not been downloaded.
Pending Deletion An access level that has been deleted
but has not been downloaded
Deleted An access level that was previously
Pending Deletion and has no users
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Creating an access level

The KDC assigns a unique, default name to each new access
level you create. When naming your access level, it is helpful to
use a name that can be associated with a group of users. The
group should share the same access properties. Examples:
Managers, Janitors, Security, or Marketing.
A new access level initially denies all privileges, indicated by the
red X over the icons. Assigning a privilege removes the red X. If
an individual KPDISP has not been assigned a privilege, then the
red X remains over it.
All newly created access levels have the state Inactive.

The Security access level has a red X over all icons. This
indicates that no privileges have been assigned to this access
level.

To create an access level:

1. Click the Access Levels tab.

Tip: Press Alt + F, N to
create a new access level. 2. From the File menu, click New or click the New button on
the toolbar.
3. In Access Level, type a name for the access level.
Note: The Access Level name is not updated in the tree view,
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Expanding and collapsing an access level

Now that you have added an access level, you should become
familiar with expanding and collapsing the access level branch.
The access level is a graphical, hierarchical display of all sites,
buildings, partitions, and KPDISPs.
You can expand the access level branch by clicking the plus-sign
(+) icon. You can collapse the access level branch by clicking
the minus-sign (-) icon.

An expanded access level branch

To expand and collapse an access level branch:

1. Click the plus-sign icon next to the access level.

2. Continue clicking all plus-sign icons until you have extended
all branches.
3. Click the minus-sign icons.
4. Continue clicking all minus-sign icons until you have
collapsed all branches.
You can expand branches several ways:
• From the View menu, click Expand Branch
• Click the Expand Branch button on the toolbar
• Press Shift + F5
• Double-click the name of the collapsed access level
You can collapse branches several ways:
• From the View menu, click Collapse Branch
• Click the Collapse Branch button on the toolbar
• Press Shift + F7
• Double-click the name of the expanded access level
You can expand the entire tree in one step using any of the
following methods:
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• Click the Expand Tree button on the toolbar

• Press Shift + F6
You can collapse the entire tree in one step using any of the
following methods:
• From the View menu, click Collapse Tree
• Click the Collapse Tree button on the toolbar
• Press Shift + F8

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Setting KPDISP privileges

The Keypad Display (KPDISP) is a control and display module
used in security and fire alarm systems. It includes an LCD
display and a telephone-type keypad. The KPDISP is menu-
driven, and lets the system user:
• Arm and disarm partitions
• Review off-normal points
• Bypass or disable points
• Execute fire alarm and security panel commands
If your system uses KPDISP modules, they are displayed in your
access level tree. KPDISPs can be displayed within buildings or
within partitions.
Your integrated system installer defines where each KPDISP
appears when he configures your system. A KPDISP appears
within its building if it is configured to permit fire alarm
command privileges. A KPDISP also appears in each partition
for which it is configured to permit security privileges.

KPDISP security privileges

A KPDISP can be assigned to one or more partitions. Security
settings define which functions a KPDISP can perform for each
partition.
Each KPDISP has four security privileges:
• Arm away
• Arm stay
• Bypass and disable
• Disarm
Note: If no privileges have been set for the keypad, it is
displayed with a red X.

Arm away privilege

Security systems distinguish two types of arming: arm stay and
arm away. A KPDISP with arm away privileges allows users to
arm the partition so the system monitors all perimeter and
interior devices in the partition.

Arm stay privilege

A KPDISP with arm stay privileges allows users to arm the
partition so the system monitors the perimeter devices (door and
window opening detectors) but ignores the interior detectors
(motion detectors). This protects the site, but lets you move
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Bypass and disable privilege

You can not arm a partition when devices in the partition are in
an active state. Normally, you would check the devices, return
them to their normal condition, and then repeat the arming
process. For example, you may need to close a door that was left
ajar or clear obstructions from the path of an infrared detection
beam.
If the alarmed device can not be returned to its normal state, then
it may be necessary to bypass the broken device. This lets you
arm the partition and gain a reduced level of security.
When a device is bypassed, the system ignores its alarm events
but continues to monitor other events.

Caution: Bypassing devices reduces the security of your site.

You should consider bypassing a device only when it is
unavoidable. You should consider the bypass as a temporary
measure and make every effort to get the device repaired and
back in service as soon as possible.

Disarm privilege
A KPDISP with disarm privileges allows users to disarm a
partition with the keypad. When you disarm a partition, you are
advising the system to stop monitoring devices in the partition
for security alarm events.

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KPDISP fire alarm privileges

When a KPDISP is configured to allow fire alarm command
privileges, it appears within its building. This lets you set fire
alarm privileges for the access level. The fire alarm privileges
for the KPDISP are:
• Disable
• Reset and alarm silence
• Panel silence

Disable privilege
The fire alarm disable privilege allows a user to disable a fire
alarm device from a keypad.

Reset and alarm silence privileges

The fire alarm reset and alarm silence privilege allows the user
to reset a fire alarm system or silence the audible devices in an
alarm mode. This privilege is the same as pushing the
corresponding buttons on the fire alarm panel.

Panel silence privilege

The fire alarm panel silence privilege allows the cardholder to
silence a fire alarm panel from a keypad. This privilege is the
same as pushing the Panel Silence button on the fire alarm panel.

Setting KPDISP privileges

To set KPDISP privileges:

1. Check or clear the desired privilege check boxes for the

KPDISP.
2. Save the access level record.

Setting KPDISP privileges for multiple KPDISPs

You can save time by granting KPDISP privileges to multiple
devices in a single process. The Set Access Level Privilege
command assigns all the KPDISPs within the selected item the
same KPDISP privileges.

To set KPDISP privileges to multiple KPDISPs:

1. Select the access level, site, building, partition, or KPDISPs.

All KPDISPs within the selected item are granted the
privileges you specified.
2. From the Action menu, click Set Access Level Privilege or
click the Set Access Level Privilege button on the toolbar.
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4. Click Yes to grant the KPDISP privilege.

5. Save the access level record.

Removing KPDISP privileges

Just as a KPDISP privilege can be added, it can also be removed.
You can also remove the privilege by simply clicking the check
box of the privilege at each KPDISP, removing the check.

To remove KPDISP privileges:

1. Select the access level, site, building, partition, or KPDISPs

that need to have privileges removed.
All KPDISPs under the selected item will have privileges
removed.
2. From the Action menu, click Reset Access Level Privilege,
or click the Reset Access Level Privilege button on the
toolbar.
3. Click the KPDISP privilege you want to remove.
4. Click Yes to confirm and remove the KPDISP privilege.
5. Save the access level record.

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Deleting an access level

At some point, the need may arise to delete an access level.
Example: If an access level required a large number of changes,
you might find it easier to delete that access level entirely and
create a new access level.
Note: You can not delete an access level currently assigned to
any cardholders. If the access level is assigned to any
cardholders, you must reassign those cardholders to a different
access level before proceeding.

To delete an access level:

1. Select the access level you want to delete.

Tip: Press Alt + F, D to 2. From the File menu, click Delete or click the Delete button
delete an access level. on the toolbar.
3. Click Yes to delete the access level.
The access level state changes to Pending Deletion.
4. From the File menu, click Send Changes or click the Send
Changes button on the toolbar.
This downloads the database to your access control system.
After the download, the system changes the access level’s state
to Deleted. When you exit from and restart the KDC, the deleted
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People: basic

Summary
This chapter provides instructions for creating user records and
entering basic information on the People tab. People are users of
the Keypad Display (KPDISPs) devices. Users are granted
privileges to the KPDISPs of your site by assigning access
levels.
Content
What is a user? • 9.2
Creating a user record • 9.3
KPDISP password • 9.3
Access levels • 9.3
Adding personal information • 9.6
Activating and deactivating users • 9.8
Activating a user • 9.8
Deactivating a user • 9.8
Filtering user information • 9.10
Letter tabs • 9.10
Filters • 9.10
Editing and deleting user records • 9.12
Editing user records • 9.12
Deleting a user record • 9.12

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What is a user?
The People tab is where you create records and assigned access
levels for users of the KPDISPs. A user is any person to whom
you assign an access level that gives privileges to KPDISPs. The
user record is then downloaded to the KPDISPs of your system.
Each user can be assigned different levels of privileges. Access
levels are customized according to site specifications.

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Creating a user record

A user record must be created and defined before you can grant
privileges. All user information is entered via the People tab. The
People tab has several sub-tabs that are used to define specific
information.

People tab

Name
The first fields in a user record are the user’s full name. The title
(Mr., Mrs., Ms, or Miss) is optional.

Status
All users of the KDC should have the status of Employee. Do
not use Visitor or Visitor Requiring Escort. Visitor or Visitor
Requiring Escort are used for access control and not security or
fire.

KPDISP password
To gain access to any KPDISP, a user record must contain an
access ID and a PIN number. The password to log on to a
KPDISP consists of seven digits. The password consists of the
last three digits of the access ID plus the four-digit PIN number.

Access levels
An access level defines access privileges for user groups.
Properties of an access level consist of the following:

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• Security privileges for KPDISPs

• Fire alarm privileges for KPDISPs
Normally you give each access level a name based on the job
function of a group of users. User groups that need different
access privileges are assigned a different access level.
An access level defines what privileges a user has at each
KPDISP.

The Access Level #1 list contains all the access levels you
created earlier, using the Access Level tab

Level name
User privileges are determined by assigning the appropriate
access levels.
Note: Access levels must be created before you can assign them.

Activation date
An activation date is required for each access level you assign.
The default is the current date, but if you need to delay activation
for any reason, you can select a future date and the system denies
access until that date.

Expiration date
In some cases an expiration date is required. An expiration date
is used to deactivate a user’s privileges at a site.
You can enter activation and expiration dates by selecting them
from the calendar tool that opens when you click the list
pull-down arrow. You can edit dates using this tool, or by typing
in the list box.

To create a new user:

1. Click the People tab.

Tip: Press Alt + F, N to 2. From the File menu, click New or click the New button on
create a new user. the toolbar.
3. Select the appropriate title.

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4. Type the name of the user.

5. Select the user’s status as Employee.

Tip: You can press the Tab 6. Type the Access ID.
key on the keyboard to 7. Type a four digit PIN number for the user.
move from field to field
within the People tab. 8. In Access Level #1, select an access level for the user.
9. Select an activation date.
10. If the user’s access level needs to have an expiration date,
clear the Does not expire check box and select an expiration
date.
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Adding personal information

Information can be added to a user’s record. This
information has no bearing on the user’s privileges. You
can use the Personal tab to store information for easy
access.
Note: Remember, entering personal information is
optional. These are not required fields, but they can be
useful in various applications.
The additional information you enter depends on your
site security manager’s requirements. Personal
information can include an address, telephone number,
and emergency contact information.
This information is fully searchable. Reports can be
compiled from the information to create comprehensive
listings of employee contact information.

Users’ personal information tab

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To enter personal information:

1. From the left pane, select the user for whom you want to
enter personal information.
2. Click the Personal tab.
3. Type the address.
4. Type the city.
5. Select the country.
6. Type the ZIP code.
7. Type the home and business phone numbers and extension.
8. Type the employee ID.
9. Type the emergency telephone number, extension, and
contact information.
10. Save the record.

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Activating and deactivating users

Activating a user
After all of the user information has been entered, the user must
be activated before the record can be downloaded to your
system. When information is sent to the KPDISPs, only pending
active users are downloaded. Users are not recognized by the
system until they have been downloaded to the KPDISPs.
Note: Only users with an access ID, PIN number, and access
level can be activated.

An inactive user

To activate a user:
Tip: By using the
multi-select toolbar buttons 1. In the left pane, select the user you want to activate.
or the multi-select action
menu items, you can select 2. Click the Activate Card button.
multiple users for activating 3. Save the record.
or deactivating. All selected
users can be activated or The status of the user record changes from Inactive to Pending
deactivated at one time. Active indicating that the information is now ready to be
downloaded to the hardware of your system.
It is recommended that no more than 1000 users be activated and
downloaded at any one time.
Note: Data that is saved is not active until it is downloaded to the
KPDISPs. See Chapter 3: Basic operations for information about
downloading.

Deactivating a user
Any active user can be deactivated. A deactivated user does not
have any privileges. A user that is made inactive is removed
from your hardware (KPDISPs), but not from the database.

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To deactivate a user:

1. In the left pane, select the user you want to deactivate.

2. Click the Deactivate Card button.
3. Save the record.
The status of the user record changes from Active or Pending
Active to Pending Inactive, indicating that the information is
now ready to be downloaded to the KPDISPs. The user is not
deactivated until the information is downloaded.

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Filtering user information

The KDC includes two methods for filtering and selecting
records. These are the Filter check box, and the letter tabs.
To locate information more precisely, you can use both the letter
tabs and filters while searching for user information.

Letter tabs
The simplest method is to use the letter tabs at the bottom of the
selection list. These tabs let you display only those records
beginning with the letter you select.

Filters
You can show specific users by applying various filters to the
list. To apply a filter, you select a field from the On list, then
specify a value for that field. All records matching the specified
value are displayed. The values entered are not case sensitive.

You can filter on several different fields

Filter Definition

Access Level Access Level filters show users that match the
specified level of access
Active? Active filters show users that match the
specified status (active, pending active, etc.)
Card ID Card ID filters show the user that matches the
specified card ID
Last Name Last Name filters show users that match the
last name specified.
Address Address filters show users that match the
specified address. The address information
must be typed exactly as it appears in the
database.

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Filter Definition

City City filters show users that match the specified

city
State/Province State/Province filters show users that match the
specified state or province
ZIP/Postal ZIP/Postal Code filters show users that match
Code the specified ZIP or postal code
Status Status filters show the users that match the
specified status (Employee, Visitor, or Visitor
requiring Escort)
No Expiry No Expiry filters show users that match the
specified value for the Does not expire field.
True shows users that have no expiration date,
and false shows users that have an expiration
date.

To apply a filter:

1. At the top of the name list in the left pane, check the Filter
check box.
2. In the On list, select the desired filter.
3. In the field below, select or type the desired value.
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Editing and deleting user records

Editing user records
There are many reasons why you would need to edit user. They
may need to have their access level changed or may need to be
issued a new access ID. Be sure to save your changes after you
have completed the modifications.
Tip: By using the Note: Editing a user locks the selected record in the user list.
multi-select toolbar buttons Current changes must be saved to release that record and allow
or the multi-select action additional records to be edited.
menu items, you can select
multiple users for editing Deleting a user record
and deleting. All selected
users can be edited or You can delete user records from the database at any time.
deleted at one time. Only
limited editing functionality Note: Deleting a user does not immediately deny access for that
is available when selecting individual. The deletion must be downloaded to the KPDISPs
multiple users. before the changes will take place.

To delete a user record:

Tip: Press Alt + F, D to 1. In the left pane, select the record you want to delete.
delete a user. 2. From the File menu click Delete or click the Delete button
on the toolbar.
3. Click Yes to delete the record.

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People: advanced

Summary
This chapter provides detailed instructions on the advanced
features for users in the KDC.
Content
Assigning central monitoring station user IDs • 10.2
Modifying a CMS user ID • 10.3
Deleting a CMS user ID • 10.3
Importing users from an external database • 10.4
Start the database import utility • 10.4
Creating an import definition • 10.4
Assigning import fields • 10.7
Importing the data • 10.8

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Assigning central monitoring station user IDs

When an access event is reported to a central monitoring station
(CMS), the CMS uses the assigned user ID to identify the
individual that created the event.
Your site may report events to several CMSs or alpha numeric
pagers. An individual can have multiple CMS user IDs, but each
ID must be unique for a given CMS account.
The People > System tab lets you assign a CMS user ID to an
individual. A user can have up to three assigned user ID
numbers.
Each CMS has an account for your company. The CMS accounts
are created by your installer and imported with your RP file. You
can have multiple CMS accounts and a corresponding CMS user
ID for each user.
After assigning CMS user IDs to all individuals, you need to run
the User ID Translation Report and send it to the CMS. See
Chapter 11: Reports for more information on the User ID
Translation Report.
Note: To use a CMS account, it requires coordination between
the KDC and the integrated system. Contact your installer for
further information.

The People > System tab lets you assign CMS user ID numbers
to individual users

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To assign a CMS user ID:

1. Click the People > System tab.

2. In the left pane, select the user to whom you want to assign a
CMS user ID.
3. In the CMS Account list, select the CMS account for which
you want to assign a user ID.
4. Click the New button next to the CMS Account field.
The KDC assigns the next available CMS user ID number to
the individual.
5. Save the record.
Note: If all CMS user IDs have been assigned, the KDC will
create groups of users, sharing the same user ID.

Modifying a CMS user ID

You can modify a CMS user ID. After you modify the user ID,
be sure to notify the CMS of the new user ID. You may want to
send a copy of the User ID Translation Report.
If the CMS user ID is already used by another individual, the
KDC displays a message. Choose another user ID that is not in
use.

To modify a CMS user ID:

1. Click the People > System tab.

2. In the left pane, select the user whose CMS user ID you want
to modify.
3. In User ID, type the new ID.
4. Save the record.

Deleting a CMS user ID

If your company switches CMS accounts or no longer wishes to
use a CMS account, the CMS user ID for that account can be
deleted from a record.

To delete a CMS user ID:

1. Click the People > System tab.

2. In the left pane, select the user from whom you wish to
delete a CMS user ID.
3. Click the Delete button next to the User ID field.
The KDC removes the CMS account and user ID.
4. Save the record.

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Importing users from an external database

The KDC lets you import users from an external source. You
may already have individuals entered into a card access or
human resource program. Rather than having to reenter the
information into the KDC, you can move data from an external
database to the KDC database. This offers a huge saving in time
and resources when first setting up your system.
The database import utility lets you match fields from your
existing database to fields in the KDC. You can import files from
any OLE DB Providers installed on your PC.
Note: Importing data from an external source is an advanced
procedure, which requires knowledge of Open Database
Connectivity (ODBC). Consult with your company’s IT
professional about ODBC issues.
The procedures that follow are based on the import of a
Microsoft Access database. In general, you will follow these
steps to import user data:
1. Start the database import utility.
2. Create an import definition.
3. Assign import fields.
4. Import the data.

Start the database import utility

All import procedures start from the Database Import Utility
dialog box. All the procedures described below start and end at
this dialog box.

To start the database import utility:

• Click File > Import > External Card Holders

Creating an import definition

Before you can import a database, you must create an import
definition for the external database. The import definition
defines what type of data is being imported and where the file is
located. It also lets you select the database table you want to
import.
You can create multiple import definitions for external
databases. This can be from the same database or different
databases.
You will follow these steps to create an import definition:
1. Create a new import definition.
2. Create a connection string.

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3. Select the database table to import.

The Import Source Properties dialog box defines what type of

data is being imported and where the file is located

Creating a new import definition

To create a new import definition:

1. In the Database Import Utility dialog box, click Source.

2. Click New.
3. Type a name for the import definition.
4. Click OK.

Creating a connection string

The connection string identifies the source database you want to
import. By clicking the Browse button (...), you open the Data
Link Properties dialog box. The Data Link Properties dialog box
shows the OLE DB providers that are installed on your PC. For
more information, click the help button in the Data Link
Properties dialog box.
Example: If your existing database is a Microsoft Access file
(file extension: MDB), then you will use the Microsoft Jet 4.0
OLE DB Provider. On the Connection tab, identify where your
Microsoft Access database file is located and any log on
information for the file.
Note: The following dialog boxes represent the example given.
Your dialog boxes may vary depending on your system and on
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Typical Data Link Properties dialog boxes for Microsoft Access

To create a connection string:

1. In the Connection String group, click the Browse button (...).

2. Select the OLE DB Provider for your external database.
3. Click Next.
4. Fill in the Connection tab information.
Note: This dialog box varies according to which OLE DB
Provider you have selected.
5. Click OK.

Selecting the database table to import

Once you have established the connection string for the external
database, you need to select a specific table from the database.
This table contains the data you want to import into the KDC.
Controls in the Configure Source Table group let you select any
of the tables from the database or write an SQL statement.
Once you select the table from the database, the system displays
the field names or the field values of the table. The field names
or field values are displayed in the Available Fields list. This
makes it easy to verify that you have selected the correct table
for import. The field values are the actual data that the fields
contain. If the field names and values do not appear to be the
data you want to import, the source table may not be correct. Use
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After creating a connection string, you select a database table.

The system displays the fields in the table.

To select the database table:

1. In the Configure Source Table group, click SQL to create a

query, or click the list box to select a table.
2. If you clicked SQL, click Edit and write the SQL Statement.
If you clicked the selection list, select the table you want to
import the data from.
3. In the Display group, click Field Names and verify that the
fields are the fields you want to import. The fields are
displayed in the Available Fields list.
Note: The fields displayed are the fields available for import.
You decide which fields are actually imported in the step
Assigning fields to the KDC database, shown below.
4. In Display group, click Field Values and verify that the
fields contain the data you want to import.
Note: You can scroll through different records by clicking
the forward and backward arrow buttons. The data is
displayed in the Available Fields list.
5. Click Save to save your import definition.
6. Click Close to close Import Source Properties dialog box.
The system returns you to the Database Import Utility dialog box
for the next step in the process.

Assigning import fields

The Database Import Utility dialog box lets you select which
fields you want to import and where you would like the data to
be stored in the user records.
After you select an import definition, the fields from the external
database are displayed in the Unassigned External Fields column
on the left. Each of these fields can be dragged to the Crossed
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the CH Display Name column. This is where the imported field

will be stored and displayed in the KDC.

You control which data is imported and where by clicking and

dragging the external fields to the crossed field name column

To assign import fields:

1. From the bottom left list, select the import definition you
want to use.
2. From the Unassigned External Fields list, drag each field
you want to import into the Crossed Field Name column.
Place it beside the CH Display Name (KDC field) in which
the data should be stored.
Note: The CH Display Name is where the imported data will
be stored in the KDC. Not all fields need to be dragged from
the Unassigned External Fields column to the Crossed Field
Name column. Only drag the fields you want to import into
the KDC.

Importing the data

Once you have created your import definition and assigned your
fields, you are ready to import the external data into the user
records. Clicking Import in the Database Import dialog box
opens the Cardholder Import dialog box.
The Cardholder Import dialog box requires the configuration of
two import options. First, you must specify how the system
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Second, you must specify how the system mismatches between

the format of import fields and KDC fields.
The Start button in the Cardholder Import dialog box changes its
name as the import proceeds.
After you click the Start button, if the database import utility
detects possible import problems, it displays appropriate
messages in the Import Status list. Review the warning messages
and save them if you wish. The Start button changes to the
Continue button.
Clicking the Continue button resumes the import of the external
data. As the data is being imported, the status is displayed in
Import Status.
After importing the last record, the Start or Continue button
becomes a Done button. Clicking Done closes the Cardholder
Import dialog box. Clicking Close in the Database Import Utility
dialog box returns you to the KDC. The newly imported users
are displayed in the People tab.

The Cardholder Import dialog box

To import the data:

1. From the Database Import Utility dialog box, click Import.

2. In the cardholder import groups, click the radio buttons that
indicate your preferences.
3. Click Start.
4. Acknowledge any warning messages. If you want to save the
warnings, click the Save Log button.

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5. After acknowledging any warning messages, click Continue

to resume the import.
6. Click Done.
7. Click Close.

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Reports

Summary
This chapter describes the KDC reports, and shows how to create
and run reports. You will find that reports are a valuable tool for
providing information about your site.

Content
What is a report? • 11.2
The Reports tab • 11.2
Default reports • 11.3
Customizing a default report • 11.3
Creating a report • 11.5
Filtering reports • 11.7
Filtering conditions • 11.7
Setting the styles for a custom report • 11.11
Creating report headings • 11.11
Creating report groups • 11.12
Setting report fonts • 11.12
Setting report orientation • 11.13
Adding fields to a custom report • 11.14
Running a report • 11.16
Viewing and printing a report • 11.17
Deleting a previously requested report • 11.17
Editing and deleting a report • 11.19
Editing a report • 11.19
Deleting a report • 11.19

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What is a report?
A report is information that is gathered about your KDC
database, then displayed in a preview format. Reports use data
from the KDC database. They can include information that is
stored about KPDISP users, access levels, or CMS user IDs.

The Reports tab

The Reports tab lets you select and run default reports,
customize default reports, and create new custom reports.
The Report list in the left pane shows the default reports
provided with the KDC. The name, description, and type of each
report are shown at the top of the right pane. Various sub-tabs in
the right pane let you create and customize reports.

The Reports tab lets you run reports on database information

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Default reports
The KDC has several predefined or default reports. You can use
the default reports as they are, customize them, or create new
custom reports. The default reports are listed below.

Default report Description

Access Level Provides a detailed look at the access levels
defined in the KDC
Cardholder Provides a detailed report on each user of
(Detail) the KPDISPs
Note: Cardholder refers to records in the
People tab
Cardholder Provides a summary report on each user of
(Summary) the KPDISPs
Note: Cardholder refers to records in the
People tab
Event History Not used for keypad display configuration
Modcom User ID Provides a report on each user’s central
Translation monitoring station (CMS) user ID
Muster Not used for keypad display configuration
Projected Not used for keypad display configuration
Holidays
Resource Usage This report shows the number of resources
(users and CMS user IDs) assigned and the
maximum number allowed for each KPDISP
Schedule Not used for keypad display configuration

Customizing a default report

You can customize the following default reports.
• Cardholder (Detail)
• Cardholder (Summary)
The custom check box on these reports allows additional
configuration of the reports. The Custom check box adds the
Style and Fields tabs to the right pane. The Style tab lets you
configure the headings and fonts of the report. The Fields tab
gives you full control over which database fields are included in
the report. See Filtering reports and Setting the styles for a
report in this chapter for further information on customizing a
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To customize a default report:

1. In the left pane, select the default report you want to

customize.
2. Check the Custom check box.
3. Customize the report (as described in subsequent topics in
this chapter).
4. Save the report record.

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Creating a report
If the default reports or customized default reports do not meet
your needs, an entirely new custom report can be created. All
reports fall into one of the following report types.

Report type Description

Access event Not used for keypad display configuration
history
Resource Each KPDISP and MODCOM has a maximum
usage number of resources (users and CMS user IDs)
assigned to it. A resource usage report shows
the number of resources assigned and the
maximum allowed for each KPDISP and
MODCOM.
Cardholder The cardholder (detail) report gives a detailed
(detail) report on each record in the People tab
Note: Cardholder refers to records in the People
tab
Cardholder The cardholder (summary) report gives a
(summary) summary report on each record in the People
tab
Note: Cardholder refers to records in the People
tab
Projected Not used for keypad display configuration
holiday
Schedule Not used for keypad display configuration
Access level An access level report gives a detailed look at
the access levels defined in your KDC
Modcom user Provides a report listing each user’s central
ID translation monitoring station user ID
Presence Not used for keypad display configuration
Muster Not used for keypad display configuration
Operator An operator report gives a detailed report on all
the operators of the KDC. The report includes
each operator’s privileges, last login and logout,
status, and other operator information.

To create a new report:

1. Click the Reports tab.

Tip: Press Alt + F, N to
2. From the File menu, click New or click the New button on
create a new report.
the toolbar.
3. Type a name for the report.

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4. Type a detailed description of the report.

5. In the Type box, select the type of the report.
6. Save the report record.
Refer to Filtering reports, Setting Styles for a report, and Adding
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Filtering reports
Default reports, customized reports, and new reports can be
filtered, using the Filter tab. Filtering lets you narrow the
information provided in a report.
Not all report types have the Filter tab or all filter options. The
following table shows the reports you can filter, and the sub-tabs
available.

Report type Doors Access events Conditions

Cardholder (detail) X
Cardholder (summary) X

The following report types do not allow filtering:

• Resource usage
• Access level
• Modcom user ID translation
• Operator

Filtering conditions
You can create complex selection and filtering criteria to further
refine your reports. The logical statements you create on the
Conditions tab limit the data included in the report.
Each statement is composed of brackets and conditions that limit
the data included in your report. You can use the brackets and
conditions to include or exclude data.
The filter begins with a bracket (the first bracket is provided for
you). The bracket reads Choose records where all of the
following apply. Each bracket can have one of four properties.
• All
• Any
• None
• Not all
Clicking the word all lets you select one of the four properties.
The bracket will apply to every condition added under it.
You can add a condition by clicking on the circle to the left of
the bracket. The condition is defined by clicking on the three
underlined parts of the condition.
You can continue to add as many conditions and brackets as
necessary.

To filter conditions for a report:

1. In the left pane, select the report you want to filter.

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2. Click the Filter tab.

3. Click the Conditions tab.
4. Select a property of the bracket by clicking all. Select all,
any, none, or not all.

5. Click the circle in front of the word Choose and select Add
Condition.

6. Click Actual Status (Actual Status is the default setting).

Select a condition from the list.

7. Click is equal to. Select the appropriate qualifier for the

condition.

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8. Click the blank line at the end of the condition, and select
from the list or type the specific item of the condition.
If a list is provided, it is displayed (as shown below). If no
list is provided, a text box appears in which you can type
your specific item.

9. Click the circle in front of the numbered condition and

continue to add conditions or brackets as necessary.

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This report includes all users with the status equal to Active.
Additional conditions and brackets can be added or deleted.

10. Save the report record.

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Setting the styles for a custom report

Styling a report lets you create headings, group data, change
fonts, and change the print orientation of the report. After you
create a report, you can specify the style of the report. Styles can
only be set for custom reports. Styling a report includes:
• Headings
• Groups
• Fonts
• Orientation
The Style tab lets you customize the look and feel of your report.

Style tab for a custom report

Creating report headings

Report headings are the headings printed on each page of your
report. They include a main heading and a subordinate heading.
The main heading and subordinate heading can have up to 132
characters. The main and subordinate headings are displayed at
the top of the report.

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To create a report heading:

1. In the left pane, select the report you want to style.

2. Click the Style tab.
3. In the Headings group, type the Main heading for the report.
4. Type the Subordinate heading for the report.
5. Save the report record.

Creating report groups

You can group report records so they total and break on a change
in the first or first and second fields. These fields must be sorted
(either ascending or descending) using the fields tab.

To group a report:

1. In the left pane, select the report you want to style.

2. Click the Style tab.
3. Under Groups, click either Group by first selected field or
Group by first and second selected fields.
4. If you would like a count of each group displayed, check the
Count records in each group check box.
5. Save the report record.

Setting report fonts

You can specify the fonts used in your report. Fonts can be
selected for the following sections:
• Main heading
• Subordinate heading
• Font of first group heading
• Font of second group heading
• Field heading font
• Field font

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To select fonts:

1. In the left pane, select the report you want to style.

2. Click the Style tab.
3. Under Fonts, click the font button for the report component
you want to style. The font dialog box opens.
4. In the font dialog box, select the font.
5. Click OK.
6. Save the report record.

Setting report orientation

You can specify the orientation of your report. Orientation
determines how the report is displayed and printed. There are
two orientation options, portrait and landscape. If your report has
many columns, you can use the landscape option.

Portrait

Landscape

To orient a report:

1. In the left pane, select the report you want to style.

2. Click the Style tab.
3. Under Orientation, click Portrait or Landscape.
4. Save the report record.

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Adding fields to a custom report

For a custom report, you specify which fields you want to
display in the report. On the Fields tab, you move each field into
your report one at a time. Once a field is moved into your report
it can be sized to make sure the text in the field is displayed
correctly. You can sort each field in ascending or descending
order.

Custom reports need to have fields added to the report

To add fields to a custom report:

1. In the left pane, select the report you want to add fields to.
2. Click the Fields tab.
3. Select the field you want to include in your report and click
the large right arrow to add the field. Fields must be selected
and added one at a time.
4. If you want to sort a field, select the field from the right pane
and click the sorting arrow. Select Not sorted, Ascending, or
Descending.
Note: Not Sorted is the default setting. The first item sorted
takes priority over any items that follow.

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5. For each of your report fields, click and drag the column
width to the desired width in the Set Report Column Widths
box.
Note: This is the width of the column as it appears in your
report. You may have to adjust this after running and
viewing your report. If you want a column to be wider or
narrower, adjust it and then run the report again.
6. Save the report record.

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Running a report
You can run a report at any time by clicking the Run Now
button. The report runs as soon as you click Run Now. As the
report is running, its status can be viewed on the Status tab.
Once all the information for the report is gathered, the KDC
displays a preview of the report. From the preview window the
report can be reviewed, saved, and printed. All reports are stored
and can be viewed from the Reports Status tab.

To run a report:

1. In the left pane of the Report tab, select the report you want
to run.
2. Click the Run Now button.
The KDC displays the report for you.

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Viewing and printing a report

Each report that you run is saved in the KDC, and listed on the
Status > Finished Reports tab. This lets you review and print
previously requested reports. The window displays all requests
for the report. You can view these reports at any time. The
display for each report shows the name of the report, date and
time requested, status, status description, report ID, and request
ID.

Report window showing two previously requested reports

To view and print a report:

View button 1. In the left pane, select the report you want to view.
2. Click the Status tab.
Delete button
3. Click the Finished Reports tab.
4. From the Finished Reports table, select the report you want
to view.
5. Click the View button.
6. From the Preview window click the Print button.
7. Click the Close button.

Deleting a previously requested report

You can also delete a requested report by following the same
steps as viewing a report and clicking the Delete button instead
of the View button.

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To delete a previously requested report:

1. In the left pane, select the report.

2. Click the Status tab.
3. Click the Finished Reports tab.
4. From the Finished Reports table, select the report you want
to delete.
5. Click the Delete button.

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Editing and deleting a report

Editing a report
Reports can be edited as needed. If a report needs a lot of
editing, it may be easier to delete the report and create a new
one.

To edit a report:

1. Click the Report tab.

2. In the left pane, select the report you want to edit.
3. Edit the report.
4. Save the report record.

Deleting a report
You can delete a Report at any time. It may be easier to edit the
report into a new report rather than delete it and start over.

To delete a report:

1. Click the Report tab.

Tip: Press Alt + F, D to

2. Select the report you want to delete.
delete the report. 3. From the File menu click Delete or click the Delete button
on the toolbar.
4. Click Yes to delete.

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Glossary

3-SAC See Security Access Control module.

access card Any of the different types of credential that can be used in an
access control system. We use card as a general term to refer
to proximity, Wiegand pin, magnetic stripe, and smart cards.
access control Limits access to specific areas of a site by controlling doors
based on the cardholder’s ID and assigned access level.
Access Control Database ACDB. Lets the user create and maintain a database of
program information about CRCs, cardholders, schedules, and access
levels. The ACDB runs on the user's PC and transmits
database changes by dial-up or direct connection.
access control system Part of an integrated system intended to control access through
the site doors, and thereby control access to the site.
access level A predefined set of access or security rights and privileges for
use in an electronic access control system.
ACDB See Access Control Database program.
activate To turn on or make active.
AHJ Authority having jurisdiction.
alarm The state of a fire alarm or security alarm device that has
detected a fire or burglary condition.
anti-passback An access control application that prevents successive use of
the same card to pass through a door in the same direction.
Anti-passback prevents a card from being passed back to
another person for the purpose of gaining unauthorized access.
arm Arming a partition means advising the system to monitor the
devices for burglar alarm events. Conversely, when you disarm
a partition, you are advising the system to stop monitoring for
burglar alarm events.
Note that all other types of event are monitored continuously,
so as to maintain the integrity of the security system.
Security systems distinguish two types of arming: arm stay and
arm away.
armed away Security systems distinguish two types of arming: arm stay and
arm away. Arming away causes the system to monitor all
devices in the partition, both perimeter and interior.
armed stay Security systems distinguish two types of arming: arm stay and
arm away. Arming stay causes the system to monitor the
perimeter devices (door and window opening detectors) but to
ignore the interior detectors (motion detectors).
away See armed away.

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badging (in or out) A general term for the process whereby a cardholder presents
credentials to a reader in order to request access into or out of
a controlled area.
bypass Devices can be bypassed or disabled. When a device is
bypassed, the system ignores its alarm events, but continues to
monitor other events. When a device is disabled, the system
ignores all event messages from the device.
bypass time The bypass time is the number of seconds (0 to 255) that the
CRC suppresses audible annunciation and alarm notification.
card reader Any of the different types of credential reader supported by the
CRC. We use card reader as a general term to refer to
proximity, Wiegand pin, magnetic stripe, and smart card
readers, as well as readers equipped with a keypad.
Card Reader Controller CRC. A module that performs card access processing
module (CRC) decisions for a door, and grants or denies access to a
cardholder. Each CRC stores a complete database and is
capable of granting or denying access without external
communication.
cardholder A general term used to refer to any user of an access control
system issued with a valid access card (or other access
credentials). This also refers to users of a security system.
central monitoring station CMS. A station to which alarm and supervisory signaling
devices at the site transmit event messages. The central
monitoring station is staffed continuously to monitor, record,
and investigate alarm or trouble signals.
Central Processor module CPU. The primary processing module for an EST3 control
panel.
CMS See central monitoring station.
command list A predefined event that can be used to trigger execution of
SDU rules The CRC can be programmed to transmit these to
the control panel in response to certain access events.
Command lists are typically used to trigger transmission of
access event messages to a CMS, or to trigger activation of
remote gates, CCTV, or relay modules.
common door An access control application where a given door is used by
several different companies, as in the main entrance of an
office building.
company General term for a group of end-users who use the access
control or security system at the project site. Projects can
include one or more companies. Generally, the resources of
dedicated security and access control devices are controlled by
a single company. Several companies may share the resources
of common devices.
construction card Special access cards that will work with any CRC prior to a
database being downloaded.
construction mode Before a database is downloaded to a CRC it is in construction
mode. Building contractors can use specially coded

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construction cards for access and for testing.

control panel An electronics cabinet housing the 3-CPU1, 3-LCD, and related
modules, acting as the central controlling point for an integrated
system, or as one control node of a networked, integrated
system.
CPU See Central Processor module.
CR Card reader.
CRC See Card Reader Controller module.
CRCXM See Card Reader Controller module. This option of the CRC
has extended memory and holds a larger database.
database A file composed of records, each containing fields, together
with a set of operations for searching, sorting, recombining, and
other functions. In this manual, database often refers to the
access control database that is created by the ACDB or KDC,
and downloaded through the control panel to individual devices
(CRCs and KPDISPs).
degraded mode A mode of operation used when a module has lost
communication with its supporting system. The CRC can
operate when communication with the control panel is
disrupted, providing enhanced survivability.
delayed egress An access control application intended to control shoplifting at
retail sites. A delayed egress door is fitted with card readers
and a request to exit (REX) button. Employees can badge in
and out as at any other door. In an emergency, customers can
press the REX to unlock the door. Pressing the REX generates
a security alarm but does not unlock the door immediately.
delayed egress timer The delayed egress time defines the number of seconds that
egress is delayed when a Request to Exit button with delayed
egress is pressed.
device Any detector or module. Devices are electronic sensing units
that monitor an area for unwanted conditions and report those
conditions to the system control panel. Devices are also
referred to as points.
Typical fire alarm devices are heat detectors, smoke detectors,
and pull stations. Security devices include door status sensors,
motion detectors, and broken glass detectors.
device address A number which uniquely identifies a detector or module in an
integrated system.
disable Devices can be bypassed or disabled. When a device is
bypassed, the system ignores its alarm events, but continues to
monitor other events. When a device is disabled, the system
ignores all event messages from the device.
disarm Arming a partition means advising the system to monitor the
devices for burglar alarm events. Conversely, when you disarm
a partition, you are advising the system to stop monitoring for
burglar alarm events.
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so as to maintain the integrity of the security system.

door ajar timer The door ajar timer is the number of seconds that an access
door can be left open before a signal is sent to the fire alarm
system. If the door is left ajar past the door ajar time, the local
sounder in the CRC (if installed) sounds for one second every
minute. This is a security feature, ensuring that doors are not
propped open and left for an extended time.
door contact A switch that monitors the position (open or closed) of the door.
download Sending a compiled project database from a PC to the fire
alarm control panel. Also, sending an access control database
from a PC to the CRC devices via the control panel.
elevator control An access control application that determines which floors are
available to a given cardholder.
emergency exit door An access control application where an exit door can be
unlocked from the inside by badging out or by mechanical
means. If the door is opened without badging out, it causes an
immediate security alarm.
emergency exit sounder timer The emergency exit sounder timer is the number of seconds (0
to 255) the CRC sounder sounds when an emergency exit door
is violated without badging out or using a request to exit device
(without bypass).
enable Permit an input, output, or system feature to function. Also, to
instruct the system to monitor event messages from a device.
See also disable.
FireWorks A computerized display and control system used with EST2,
EST3, FCC, and IRC-3 fire networks. FireWorks uses one or
more display computers to monitor and control several
networks of multiplex signaling systems, card access systems,
and CCTV systems.
handicap access door An access control application for a door that provides
mechanical assistance and extended access time for a
handicapped cardholder.
Handicap unlock timer The handicap unlock time is the number of seconds that the
door stays open before relocking, when a cardholder
designated as handicapped badges in.
holiday An exception to the normal way of operating an access control
system.
holiday schedule Exceptions to normal schedules, when different access times
are desired.
input circuit Each CRC has two input circuits for use with access control
and security devices. These are typically used for a door
position sensor and a request to exit device. The input circuits
can also be used as security input points.
integrated system A panel-based system that can integrate fire alarm, security,
and access control functions.
integrated system Installer Typically an employee of the company that installed the access
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irregular entry Entry into a building outside the cardholders normal access
time.
KDC See Keypad Display Configuration
Keypad Display Configuration KDC. A version of the ACDB that is used to add users and
configure keypad display modules.
keypad Some card readers are equipped with a keypad to allow entry
of a PIN number in addition to the access card. We do not use
the term keypad to refer to the KPDISP Keypad Display
module.
Keypad Display module KPDISP. A control and display module used in security and life
safety applications. The KPDISP includes an LCD display, a
telephone-style keypad, a variable-tone sounder, and an
internal processor. It is most typically used to arm and disarm
security partitions.
KPDISP See Keypad Display module.
KPDISP password A password that allows cardholders access to the KPDISP. It
contains seven digits, the last three digits of the cardholder’s
access card and a four digit PIN number.
LED Light emitting diode.
lock Any type of door securing device. We use lock as a general
term to refer to both strikes and maglocks.
maglock Magnetic lock. A type of lock that secures the door (holds it
shut) when power is applied.
magnetic stripe card A type of access card having a data encoded magnetic tape or
stripe on one side.
manual open timer The manual open time is the number of seconds that the
auxiliary relay stays active, when an open command is received
from the fire alarm system, Fireworks, or from a local ADA
request to open device.
manual unlock timer The manual unlock timer is the number of seconds that the
door stays open before relocking, when an unlock command is
received from the fire alarm system, Fireworks, or a local
request to exit device.
MODCOM See Modem Communication module.
Modem Communication MODCOM. An communication module with modem and dialer
module capabilities. The MODCOM can be used to download
information from remote sites or to report events to a central
monitoring station. The MODCOMP can communicate to
telephone pagers using TAP protocol.
muster An access control application that lets users determine who has
exited a controlled area in the event of an emergency
evacuation.
muster report station A PC located in a secure area, outside the controlled area,
equipped with the ACDB program. Security staff use this PC to
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muster station A CRC located outside the controlled area at which cardholders
badge out after an emergency evacuation.
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code.
normal Devices can be in different states. States are classified as
normal or off-normal.
When a smoke detector is operating perfectly and there is no
smoke in the area, the device is said to be in a normal state.
If smoke is detected the device goes into an alarm state. If the
device is damaged, it goes into a trouble state. Both alarm and
trouble are off-normal states.
off-normal See normal.
open schedule A type of access control schedule, defined with the ACDB, that
specifies times when a door is unlocked. For example, access
to a building lobby may be determined with an open schedule.
When the open schedule is active, the lobby door is unlocked.
operators Users of the ACDB software. Operators are controlled by
privileges that allow them enter and edit certain areas of the
ACDB.
outbound port An outbound port specifies the computer and port you are
transmitting from.
output circuit The CRC includes common, NO, and NC outputs from a Form
C relay. These can be used to control auxiliary devices such as
fans and dampers, as well as devices that support handicap
functions.
partition A physical area that a security system protects with a group of
related devices. A site may consist of a single partition or of
multiple partitions. Partitions can be armed and disarmed
independently.
people People are users of the security system. This is analogous to
cardholders in the ACDB. People are also referred to as users.
PIN schedule A type of access control schedule that defines when a PIN must
be entered to verify the badging-in operation and grant access
proximity card A type of access card containing a microcircuit. When placed in
close proximity to a card reader, the card activates the reader's
circuitry and registers a unique code.
Relay open timer The relay open timer is the number of seconds that the auxiliary
relay timer stays active, when a user who is designated as
handicapped badges in.
Resource Profile RP. A file that defines the system security and access control
devices for the ACDB program.
Resource Profile Manager tool RPM. Part of the SDU that uses the project database to create
a separate resource profile for each company that uses the
access control system.
REX Request to exit button.
route Routes define how the ACDB connects to the hardware of your

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access control system. There are two different types of route:

modem connection and direct connection (RS-232).
RP See Resource Profile
RPM See Resource Profile Manager tool.
RS-232 An asynchronous communication format used to communicate
between a PC and a control panel.
RS-485 A serial differential communications format used to
communicate between the panel and some remote
annunciators
Rule A logical relationship between objects defined in the network’s
object list. Rule format: [rule label] (input state) (input device
type) ‘input label’ : Output command (output device type)
(priority) ‘output label’ {comments};
schedule Identifies specific times (in 15 minute increments) and days
when access is granted.
SDU See System Definition Utility.
Security Access Control 3-SAC. An EST3 module that supports an RS-485 line for
module security and access control devices.
security alarm When a security device goes into alarm, it generates a security
alarm event. This triggers programmed responses from the
system control panel, and may result in a message being sent
to a central monitoring station or a telephone pager. The end
result will be the dispatch of a police or security officer to
investigate the problem.
security partition See partition.
security system Part of an integrated system intended to monitor and report
unauthorized access to specific areas of the site, thereby
preventing vandalism and burglary.
security trouble When a security device goes into trouble it generates a security
trouble event. This triggers programmed responses from the
system control panel, and may result in a message being sent
to a central monitoring station or a telephone pager. The end
result will be the dispatch of maintenance personnel to
investigate and resolve the problem.
standard unlock timer The standard unlock time is the number of seconds that the
door stays open before relocking, when a user badges in.
stay See armed stay.
strike A type of lock. A strike unlocks the door when power is applied.
suppression schedule A type of access control schedule that defines times when the
CRC does not log normal events. This reduces the number of
events that would otherwise be stored in the CRC during
normal business hours.
System Definition Utility A Windows based program used to enter and modify
information contained in the EST3 system.
task Tasks are used by the ACDB to update hardware, purge old

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data from the database, retrieve access history for reports, and
automate the running of reports.
timeline Used in a schedule to define the time when access is granted
and when access is denied.
two-person rule An access control application that ensures that no staff member
can be in the controlled area alone. A CRC operating under
two-person rule prevents the entrance of a single person into
the controlled area. When two people are present in the area,
one cannot exit without the other.
user By users we mean the end-users of a security or access control
system. In the KDC users are called people, while in the ACDB
users are called cardholders.
unlock schedule Define times when a door is unlocked to allow free access.
visitor and escort An access control application where a visitor is issued a
temporary access card. Access to specific doors is granted only
when an employee (escort) with a permanent access card
badges in with the visitor. This application may make use of
multiple card readers to handle different types of visitor and
employee access card.
Wiegand pin card A type of access card embedded with encoded ferromagnetic
wires.
zone A physical area that a fire alarm system protects with a group of
related devices. A site usually consists of two or more zones.

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3 arrows, navigation • 3.6

assigning
3-CPU default routes • 7.4 CMS user IDs • 10.2
3-SAC • 4.8 fields to the KDC database • 10.7
new routes • 7.10
A operator privileges • 5.6
privileges • See Access Levels tab
About command (Help menu) • 2.22 tasks to KPDISPs • 6.8
About option (start screen) • 2.3 automatic logout settings • See General tab
access colors • See General tab (Preferences) (Preferences)
access level automating system updates • See system updates
command buttons • 8.4
filter • 9.10 B
names • 9.4
properties • 9.3 backing up your system • 3.13
reports • 11.3, 11.5 Baud Rate field • 7.4
states • 8.4 Boolean filters • See brackets and conditions
tab buttons • 8.4 brackets and conditions • 11.7
toolbar • 8.3 branches, access level • 8.7
tree icons • 8.2 Browse Only button • 5.5
view buttons • 8.3 building blocks, KDC • 1.6
access levels buildings, company • 4.5
collapsing • 8.7 Bus. Phone field • See Information tab
creating • 8.6 buttons
defined • 1.6, 8.2 access level tab • 8.4
deleting • 8.13 Activate Operator • 5.8
expanding • 8.7 Activate Task Scheduling • 6.9
naming • 9.4 Administrator • 5.5
Access Levels command • 2.21 Browse Only • 5.5
Access Levels tab • 2.24, 8.2 Collapse Branch • 2.23
accounts, CMS (Central Monitoring Station) • 10.3 Collapse Tree • 2.23
Action menu • 2.21 Copy • 2.23
Action Send Changes command • 2.21 Cut • 2.23
Activate Operator button • 5.8 Deactivate Operator • 5.8
Activate Task Scheduling button • 6.9 Delete • 2.23
activating Deselect all records • 2.23, 3.9
operators • 5.8 Deselect All Tree View Nodes • 2.24
task schedules • 6.9 Deselect current record • 2.23, 3.9
user records • 9.8 Discard All Changes • 2.23
activation date • 9.4 Expand Branch • 2.23
active state • 8.5 Expand Tree • 2.23
Active? filter • 9.10 Grant All • 5.5
adding Help Contents • 2.24
fields to custom reports • 11.14 New • 2.23
personal information • 9.6 Operator • 5.5
Address filter • 9.10 Other Companies With Access • 4.10
ADMIN1 • 2.6, 5.2 Paste • 2.23
Administration command • 2.21 Print Preview • 2.23
Administration tab • 2.25 Redo • 2.23
Administration tab (Privileges) • 5.5 Re-synchronize with Server • 2.24
Administrator button • 5.5 Revoke All • 5.5
administrators • 1.7, 5.2 Run Now • 11.16
Alarm Silence privilege • 8.11 Save • 2.23
alphabetical queries • See user information under Select all records • 2.23, 3.9
filtering Select current record • 2.23, 3.9
Arm Away privilege • 8.9 Send Changes to Access Equipment • 2.24
Arm Stay privilege • 8.9 Start Now • 6.6

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buttons commands
Toggle Selection of Eligible Tree Nodes • 2.24 Resync with Server • 2.21
toolbar • 2.22 Save • 2.20
Undo • 2.23 Select All Records • 2.21, 3.9
Bypass privilege • 8.10 Select Current Record • 2.21, 3.9
Set Access Level Privilege • 2.21
Toggle All Selections • 2.21
C Troubles Display • 2.22
canceling data entry mistakes • See Undo command Undo • 2.20
captions, startup screen • 3.2 communication
Card ID filter • 9.10 errors • See yellow X symbols
CardHolder Import dialog box • 10.9 routes • 4.10
cardholder re-initialization • 6.4 Company Information tab • 3.4
cardholder reports • 11.3, 11.5 company view icons • 4.3
categorizing specific data • See reports under filtering Company View tab • 4.2, 4.3, 7.10
caution, reduced security • 8.10 conducting a filtered query • See user information under
changing filtering
installer passwords • 2.5 configuring
multiple items simultaneously • 3.9 alternative routes • 7.9
operator information • 5.14 default routes • 7.8
operators • 5.10 hardware • See Hardware View tab
passwords • 5.11. See also Operator tab site information • See Company View tab
(Preferences for Operator ADMIN1 and system hardware • See new routes under
Options) assigning
checking operator status • See operators under system sites • See new routes under assigning
activating Confirmations tab • 3.4
City filter • 9.11 Contents, Index command • 2.22
CMS (Central Monitoring Station) user IDs • 10.2, 10.3 controlling access privileges • See Set Access Level
Collapse Branch button • 2.23 Privilege command
Collapse Branch command • 2.21 Copy button • 2.23
Collapse Tree button • 2.23 Copy command • 2.20
Collapse Tree command • 2.21 CPU (Central Processor Unit) • 4.8
collapsing access levels • 8.7. See also Collapse creating
Branch command; Collapse Tree command access levels • 8.6. See also Access Levels tab
column widths, report • 11.15 connection strings • 10.5
commands import definitions • 10.4
About • 2.22 new files • See New command
Access Levels • 2.21 new operator records • 5.3
Action Send Changes • 2.21 outbound ports • 7.6
Administration • 2.21 report groups • 11.12
Collapse Branch • 2.21 report headings • 11.11
Collapse Tree • 2.21 reports • 11.5
Contents, Index • 2.22 routes • 7.7. See also Hardware View tab
Copy • 2.20 tasks • 6.4
Cut • 2.20 user records • 9.3
Database • 2.22 customizing
Delete • 2.20 default reports • 11.3
Deselect All Records • 3.9 KDC features • See Administration tab;
Deselect All TreeView Nodes • 2.21 Preferences tab
Deselect Current Record • 2.21, 3.9 Cut button • 2.23
Deselect Current Record • 2.21 Cut command • 2.20
Discard All Changes • 2.20
Exit • 2.20 D
Expand Branch • 2.21
Expand Tree • 2.21 Daily AC Events task • 6.3
Import • 2.20 Daily Updates task • 6.3
Login • 2.21 Data Link Properties dialog box • 10.5, 10.6
New • 2.20 database
Options • 2.22 maintenance • 6.2, 6.4
Paste • 2.20 reports • See also running reports
People • 2.21 Database command • 2.22
Print • 2.20 Database Import Utility • 10.8
Print Preview • 2.20 Database Maintenance task • 6.3
Printer Setup • 2.20 date displays • See General tab (Preferences)
Redo • 2.20 Deactivate Operator button • 5.8
Reports • 2.21
Reset Access Level Privilege • 2.21
Resource Usage • 2.22

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deactivating E
operators • 5.8
task schedules • 6.9 Edit menu • 2.20
user records • 9.8. See also expiration dates editing
defaults company information • 4.3
3-CPU • 7.4 databases without RP files • See sample RP files
activation date • 9.4 under importing
administrator operator ID • 5.2 operator records • 5.13
MODCOM route • 7.4 outbound ports • 7.12
operator ID • 2.6 reports • 11.19
operator privilege • 5.5 routes • 7.13
password • 5.4 tasks • 6.12
report • 11.3 user records • 9.12
route • 7.4, 7.9 ending KDC sessions • See exiting the KDC
sorting • 11.15 entering startup screen captions • 3.2
task • 6.3 Exit command • 2.20
defining data for import • See import definitions under Exit option • 2.3
creating exiting the KDC • 3.15
Delete button • 2.23 Expand Branch button • 2.23
Delete command • 2.20 Expand Branch command • 2.21
deleted state • 8.5 Expand Tree button • 2.23
deleting Expand Tree command • 2.21
access levels • 8.13 expanding access levels • 8.7. See also Expand Branch
actions by series • See Discard All Changes command; Expand Tree command
command expiration dates • 9.4
CMS accounts • 10.3 Extension field • See Information tab
companies • 2.18
operator records • 5.13 F
outbound ports • 7.12
previously requested reports • 11.17 Fields tab • 11.3, 11.14
reports • 11.19 File menu • 2.20
routes • 7.13 filtering
RP files • 2.17, 2.18 conditions • 11.7
sample RP files • 2.12 reports • 11.7
SDU project • 2.17 user information • 9.10
SDU projects • 2.11 finding
tasks • 6.12 current status • See Status bar
user records • 9.12 installer contact information • 2.8
denying operator access • See operators under fire alarm privileges, KPDISP • 1.5, 1.6, 4.9, 8.11
deactivating fonts, configurable report • 11.12
Deselect all records button • 2.23 frequencies, task • See scheduling tasks
Deselect All Records command • 2.21 functions, task • 6.2
Deselect All Tree View Nodes button • 2.24
Deselect All TreeView Nodes command • 2.21
Deselect current record button • 2.23 G
Deselect Current Record command • 2.21 General tab (Company Information) • 3.4
Destination DB Init task • 6.3 General tab (Preferences) • 3.4
determining operator logon status • See Status bar generating reports • See Reports tab
Diagnostic tab • 3.4 getting
dialog boxes more information from the status bar • 2.25
CardHolder Import • 10.9 online help • 2.3. See also Contents, Index
Data Link Properties • 10.5, 10.6 command
Import Resource Profile Manager (RPM) file • 2.7 Grant All button • 5.5
Import Source Properties • 10.5, 10.7 grouping similar report items • See report groups under
Modify Password • 5.11 creating
Preferences for Operator ADMIN1 and Options •
3.3, 5.14
Disable privilege, Fire Alarm • 8.11 H
disabling fire alarms • See fire alarm privileges, KPDISP
hardware
Disarm privilege • 8.10
initialization • 6.2, 6.4
Discard All Changes button • 2.23
reports • See running reports
Discard All Changes command • 2.20
view icons • 4.7
displaying current data • See Resync with Server
hardware configuration initialization • 6.4
command
Hardware View tab • 4.2, 4.7, 7.10
downloading information • 3.11
heading styles • 11.11
Help Contents button • 2.24
Help menu • 2.22
Help option • 2.3

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I keyboard shortcuts
selecting records • 3.10
icons KPDISP (Keypad Display)
access level tree • 8.2 applications • 4.9
company view • 4.3 fire alarm privileges • 1.5, 1.6, 4.9, 8.11
hardware view • 4.7 functions • 1.5
identifying the KDC software version • See About option new route assignments • 7.10
Import command • 2.20 password • 9.3
import problems • 10.9 PINs (personal ID numbers) • 9.3
Import Resource Profile Manager (RPM) file dialog box security privileges • 1.5, 1.6, 4.9, 8.9
• 2.7 task assignments • 6.8
Import Source Properties dialog box • 10.5, 10.7
importing
new SDU projects • 2.15 L
real RP files into sample RP files • 2.10 landscape orientation • 11.13
RP files • 2.6 Language field • See Information tab
sample RP files • 2.9 Last Login and Last Logout display • 5.4
SDU project modifications • See modifications, Last Name filter • 9.10
SDU project left pane description • 2.25
updated RP files into existing companies • 2.14 letter tabs • 3.7, 9.10
user data • 10.8 Level Name field (access level groups) • 9.4
user records from external databases • 10.4 levels, access • 1.6
improving KDC performance • See setting up your Location field • See Information tab
system Log In option • 2.3
In Process tab • 6.10 logging on after RP file imports • 2.13
inactive state • 8.4 logging on as a new operator • 5.10
Information tab • 5.3 logging on as an installer • 2.4
initial installer passwords • 2.4 Login command • 2.21
initializing system hardware • 6.4
installer contact information • 2.8
interface overview • 2.19 M
main headings • 11.11
J maintenance, database • 6.4. See also properties for
DB maintenance tasks under setting
Job Title field • See Information tab Maximum Message Length field • 7.4
Maximum Retries field • 7.4
K Menu bar • 2.20
menus
KDC (Keypad Display Configuration) Action • 2.21
building blocks • 1.6 Edit • 2.20
description • 1.5 File • 2.20
features • 1.4 Help • 2.22
field assignments • 10.7 Reports • 2.22
interface overview • 2.19 Tools • 2.22
interface tabs • 2.24 View • 2.21
interface window • 2.19 middle pane description • 2.25
Login dialog box • 2.13, 5.2 minimum system requirements • 1.3
start screen • 2.2 MODCOM
keyboard shortcuts default routes • 7.4
collapsing trees and branches • 8.7 route assignments • 7.10
creating new access levels • 8.6 user ID translation reports • 11.3, 11.5
creating new operators • 5.4 modem routes • 7.3
creating new outbound ports • 7.6 modifications, SDU project • 2.14
creating new reports • 11.6 Modify Password dialog box • 5.11
creating new routes • 7.7 modifying
creating new tasks • 6.5 CMS user IDs • 10.3
deleting access levels • 8.13 default routes • 7.9
deleting operators • 5.13 Monthly AC Events task • 6.3
deleting reports • 11.19 moving
deleting tasks • 6.12 databases to new PCs • 3.14
expanding trees and branches • 8.7 text to and from the clipboard • See Edit menu
finding • 2.20 multiple
launching the Options dialog box • 2.5, 5.14 record selections • 3.9, 3.10
launching the RPM Import dialog box • 2.10 sites and RP files • 4.5
logging off • 5.10
saving information • 3.8
selecting multiple outbound ports • 7.12 N
selecting multiple routes • 7.13 Name field • 5.3

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names, user • 9.3 P

navigation arrows • 3.6
New button • 2.23 Panel Silence privilege, Fire Alarm • 8.11
New command • 2.20 panes, KDC window • 2.25
No Expiry filter • 9.11 partitions • 1.5, 4.6
notes passwords • 5.4
activating users • 9.8 ADMIN • 2.13
adding optional personal information • 9.6 administrator • 2.7, 2.10
ADMIN passwords • 2.13 changing • 5.11
administrator password resets • 5.12 changing installer • 2.5
administrator passwords • 2.7, 2.10 initial installer • 2.4
assigned CMS user IDs • 10.3 Paste button • 2.23
assigning access levels • 9.4 Paste command • 2.20
available fields for table imports • 10.7 pending states • 8.5
CH (CardHolder) Display Name • 10.8 people • 1.6
changing company configuration • 3.5 People command • 2.21
combined panes • 2.25 people re-initialization • 6.4
communicating with your installers • 4.3 People tab • 2.24, 9.3
deleting assigned access levels • 8.13 performance improvements, KDC • See setting up your
deleting operators and denying access • 5.13 system
deleting tasks • 6.12 personal information • 9.6
deleting user records • 9.12 Personal tab • 9.7
downloading changes • 3.11 portrait orientation • 11.13
improving KDC performance • 1.8, 2.6, 2.7 ports, outbound • 7.2
inactive user data • 9.8 Preferences for Operator ADMIN1 and Options • 3.3,
initial installer passwords • 2.4 5.14
language support • 5.4 Preferences tab • 3.3
overwrite option • 2.11, 2.15, 2.16 preserving KDC sessions • See Save command
previously created RP files • 2.4 previewing reports • See Print Preview command
remote programming limitations • 4.7 Print command • 2.20
report column widths • 11.15 Print Preview button • 2.23
reviewing and editing company information • 4.4 Print Preview command • 2.20
RP file imports • 2.15 Printer Setup command • 2.20
saving edits to user information • 9.12 printing
saving information within tabs • 3.8 files • See Print Preview command
scrolling through imported data records • 10.7 reports • 11.17. See also Database command;
selecting KPDISPs • 6.8 Print Preview command; Resource Usage
sorting default • 11.15 command; running reports
startup screen captions • 3.2 Privilege tabs • 5.5
task verification and activation • 6.9 privileges
Alarm Silence • 8.11
Arm Away • 8.9
O Arm Stay • 8.9
opening reports • See Reports menu Bypass • 8.10
Operator button • 5.5 default operator • 5.5
operator ID Disable • 8.10
administrator defaults • 5.2 Disarm • 8.10
characters • 5.3 Fire Alarm Disable • 8.11
defaults • 2.6 Fire Alarm Panel Silence • 8.11
operator reports • 11.5 Fire Alarm Reset • 8.11
Operator tab (Preferences for Operator ADMIN1 and KPDISP fire alarm • 1.5, 1.6, 8.11
Options) • 3.3 KPDISP security • 1.5, 1.6, 8.9
operators problems, import • 10.9
defined • 5.2 procedures
described • 1.7 activating operators • 5.8
entering information about • 5.3 activating task schedules • 6.9
Operators tab (Administration) • 5.3 activating user records • 9.8
Options command • 2.22 adding fields to custom reports • 11.14
options, system • 3.3 applying user filters • 9.11
orientations, report • 11.13 assigning CMS user IDs • 10.3
Other Companies With Access button • 4.10 assigning fields to the KDC database • 10.8
outbound ports assigning new routes • 7.11
creating • 7.6 assigning operator privileges • 5.6
defined • 7.2 assigning tasks to KPDISPs • 6.8
deleting • 7.12 backing up your system • 3.13
editing • 7.12 changing installer passwords • 2.5
Outbound Ports tab • 7.2, 7.3 changing operator information • 5.14
changing operators • 5.10

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procedures procedures
changing passwords • 5.11, 5.12 setting properties for DB maintenance tasks • 6.7
collapsing access levels • 8.7 setting up your system • 1.7
configuring default routes • 7.8 starting external database imports • 10.4
creating access levels • 8.6 starting the KDC program • 2.2
creating connection strings • 10.6 viewing 3-SAC information • 4.8
creating import definitions • 10.5 viewing CPU information • 4.8
creating new operators • 5.4 viewing KPDISP summary information • 4.10
creating new reports • 11.5 viewing partition information • 4.6
creating new users • 9.4 viewing reports • 11.17
creating outbound ports • 7.6 viewing SDU information • 4.8
creating report headings • 11.12 viewing site information • 4.5
creating routes • 7.7 viewing task status • 6.11
creating tasks • 6.5 project sites • 4.4
customizing default reports • 11.4 prompts, save information (*) • 3.8
deactivating operators • 5.9 properties, access level • 8.2, 9.4
deactivating task schedules • 6.9 purging old data • See maintenance, database
deactivating user records • 9.9
deleting access levels • 8.13
deleting CMS user IDs • 10.3
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deleting companies • 2.18 queries, alphabetical • See user information under
deleting operator records • 5.13 filtering
deleting outbound ports • 7.12 Quick Defaults group • 5.5
deleting reports • 11.19
deleting routes • 7.13
deleting sample RP files • 2.12 R
deleting SDU project • 2.17 records, new operator • 5.3
deleting tasks • 6.12 Redo button • 2.23
deleting user records • 9.12 Redo command • 2.20
downloading changes • 3.11 Regular tab • 5.5
editing company information • 4.4 removing
editing outbound ports • 7.12 KPDISP privileges • 8.12
editing reports • 11.19 sample RP files • 2.12
editing routes • 7.13 repeating the last action • See Redo command
editing startup screen captions • 3.2 report
editing tasks • 6.12 customized default • 11.3
entering personal information • 9.7 database-assembled • See running reports
exiting the KDC • 3.15 default • 11.3
expanding access levels • 8.7 hardware-based • See running reports
filtering conditions for reports • 11.7 previously requested • 11.17
finding installer contact information • 2.8 reports
grouping reports • 11.12 adding fields to custom • 11.14
importing data • 10.9 defined • 11.2
importing new RP files into existing companies • filtering • 11.7
2.15 printing • See running reports
importing real RP files • 2.11 running • 11.16
importing RP files • 2.7 styling • 11.11
importing sample RP files • 2.10 viewing • See running reports
logging in as an installer • 2.4 Reports command • 2.21
logging on after RP file imports • 2.13 Reports menu • 2.22
manually starting tasks • 6.6 Reports tab • 2.24, 11.2
modifying CMS user IDs • 10.3 requirements, minimum system • 1.3
modifying default routes • 7.9 Reset Access Level Privilege button • 8.4
modifying SDU projects • 2.14 Reset Access Level Privilege command • 2.21
moving databases to new PCs • 3.14 Reset privilege, Fire Alarm • 8.11
orienting reports • 11.13 resetting
printing reports • 11.17 fire alarms • See fire alarm privileges, KPDISP
removing KPDISP privileges • 8.12 operator passwords • 5.12
removing sample RP files • 2.12 Resource Usage command • 2.22
resetting operator passwords • 5.12 resource usage reports • 11.3, 11.5
reviewing building information • 4.5 restoration settings • See General tab (Preferences)
reviewing company information • 4.4 restoring system hardware • See initialization under
running reports • 11.16 hardware
saving changes • 3.8 Resync with Server command • 2.21
scheduling tasks • 6.7 Re-synchronize with Server button • 2.24
selecting database tables for import • 10.7 retrieving information about logged-on operators • See
selecting report fonts • 11.13 Operator tab (Preferences for Operator ADMIN1 and
setting KPDISP privileges • 8.11 Options)

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reviewing silencing fire alarms • See fire alarm privileges, KPDISP

building information • 4.5 sites, project • 4.4
company information • 4.3 sorting user records • See user information under
project data • See View menu filtering
reports • See running reports Special tab • 5.5
Revoke All button • 5.5 specifying computers and COM ports • See Outbound
right pane description • 2.25 Ports tab
route Start Now button • 6.6
alternative • 7.9 start screen, KDC • 2.2
communication • 4.10 starting
default • 7.4, 7.9 external database imports • 10.4
modem • 7.3 KDC programming sessions • 2.2
RS-232 • 7.3 tasks • 6.6
routes starting tasks manually • 6.6
creating • 7.7 start-on days • See General tab (Preferences)
defined • 7.3 startup screen • 3.2
deleting • 7.13 State/Province filter • 9.11
editing • 7.13 states, access level • 8.4
RP (Resource Profile) functions • 2.4 Status bar • 2.25
RP file deletions • 2.17 Status filter • 9.11
RP file imports • 2.6, 2.7 Status tab (Tasks) • 6.10
RS-232 routes • 7.3 status, user • 9.3
Run Now button • 11.16 Style tab • 11.3, 11.11
run transaction queue • 6.5 subordinate headings • 11.11
running reports • 11.16 system features • 1.4
System tab (Administration) • 7.10
System tab (CardHolders) • 10.2
S system updates • 6.2, 6.4
sample RP file imports • 2.10
Save button • 2.23 T
Save command • 2.20
save information prompts (*) • 3.8 tab
saving your changes • 3.8 Access Levels • 8.2
scheduling tasks • 6.6 Access Levels • 2.24
SDU (Systems Definition Utility) • 4.8 Administration • 2.25
SDU project deletions • 2.17 Administration (Privileges) • 5.5
security privileges, KPDISP • 1.5, 1.6, 4.9, 8.9 Company Information • 3.4
Select all records button • 2.23 Company View • 4.2, 4.3, 7.10
Select All Records command • 2.21 Confirmations • 3.4
Select current record button • 2.23 Diagnostic • 3.4
Select Current Record command • 2.21 Fields • 11.3, 11.14
selecting General (Company Information) • 3.4
alphabetical entries • See letter tabs General (Preferences) • 3.4
database tables for import • 10.6 Hardware View • 4.2, 4.7, 7.10
multiple items • 3.9 In Process • 6.10
printer options • See Printer Setup command Information • 5.3
record ranges • 3.10 Operator (Preferences for Operator ADMIN1 and
report source options • See running reports Options) • 3.3
selection lists • 2.25 Operators (Administration) • 5.3
Send Changes to Access Equipment button • 2.24 Outbound Ports • 7.2, 7.3
sending People • 9.3
changes from the database to the hardware • See People • 2.24
system updates Personal • 9.7
new information to KPDISPs • See Action Send Preferences • 3.3
Changes command Regular • 5.5
Set Access Level Privilege button • 8.4 Reports • 11.2
Set Access Level Privilege command • 2.21 Reports • 2.24
setting Special • 5.5
KPDISP privileges • 8.9 Status (Tasks) • 6.10
operator preferences • See Options command Style • 11.3, 11.11
operator privileges • 5.5 System (Administration) • 7.10
properties for DB maintenance tasks • 6.7 System (CardHolders) • 10.2
report fonts • 11.12 Task Event Log • 6.10
report orientation • 11.13 Tasks • 6.2
styles for custom reports • 11.11 Transactions Not Sent • 6.10
system preferences and options • 3.3 task
task frequencies • See scheduling tasks Daily AC Events • 6.3
setting up your system • 1.7 Daily Updates • 6.3

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task U
Database Maintenance • 6.3
Destination DB Init • 6.3 Undo button • 2.23
functions • 6.2 Undo command • 2.20
Monthly AC Events • 6.3 unsaved information reminder • 3.8
Update • 6.3 Update task • 6.3
Weekly AC Events • 6.3 updates, system • 6.4
Task Event Log tab • 6.10 user IDs, CMS (Central Monitoring Station) • 10.2
tasks user records
activating scheduled • 6.9 activating • 9.8
creating • 6.4 creating • 9.3
deactivating scheduled • 6.9 deactivating • 9.8
default • 6.3 defined • 9.2
deleting • 6.12 deleting • 9.12
editing • 6.12 editing • 9.12
scheduling • 6.6 filtering • 9.10
starting manually • 6.6 sorting and searching • See user information
tracking • See task status under viewing under filtering
Tasks tab • 6.2
telephone communications • See modem routes V
time displays • See General tab (Preferences)
Timeout field • 7.4 verifying imported information • 2.8
tips View All button • 8.4
case sensitivity • 2.4 view buttons, access levels • 8.3. See also Action menu
creating new access levels • 8.6 View menu • 2.21
creating new operators • 5.4 View Only Denied button • 8.4
creating new outbound ports • 7.6 View Only Granted button • 8.4
creating new reports • 11.6 viewing
creating new routes • 7.7 3-SAC information • 4.8
creating new tasks • 6.5 CPU information • 4.8
default communication parameters • 7.7, 7.8 hardware connections • See Hardware View tab
deleting access levels • 8.13 import status • 10.9
deleting operators • 5.13 imported information • 2.7, 2.10
deleting outbound ports • 7.12 KDC software version information • See About
deleting reports • 11.19 command
deleting routes • 7.13 KDC troubles • See Troubles Display command
deleting tasks • 6.12 KPDISP information • 4.9
finding keyboard shortcuts • 2.20 MODCOM information • 4.8
information for scheduling tasks • 6.7 partition information • 4.6
launching the Options dialog box • 2.5, 5.12 project site information • 4.4
launching the RPM Import dialog box • 2.7, 2.10, reports • 11.17. See also Database command;
2.16 Resource Usage command; running reports
logging off • 5.10 SDU information • 4.8
multiple selection • 3.10 selection tables • 3.6
quickening field navigation • 9.5 site information • See Company View tab
save information prompts (*) • 3.8 system organization • See Company View tab
saving information • 3.8 task status • 6.10
selecting multiple outbound ports • 7.12
selecting multiple routes • 7.13
selecting multiple users • 9.8, 9.12 W
Title bar • 2.19 Weekly AC Events task • 6.3
Toggle All Selections command • 2.21
Toggle Selection of Eligible Tree Nodes button • 2.24
toolbar buttons • 2.22 Y
toolbar, Access Level • 8.3
yellow X symbols • 3.11
Tools menu • 2.22
Tracing checkbox • 7.4
tracking Z
modified records • See Title bar
progress on a task • See task status under viewing Zip/Postal Code filter • 9.11
Transactions Not Sent tab • 6.10
tree view • 2.25
Troubles Display command • 2.22

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