DSX Access System, Inc. WinDSX, User Manual

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Startup
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DataBase Page 2
The Database program is the very core of the system. It is where the system is defined and
configured. Database manages all of the system data and provides the user with an easy but
dynamic graphical user interface. The database program not only houses the data entry
mechanism but also contains all system management utilities including Photo ID Badging.
Workstation
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The Workstation program is the actual user interface for all communications and controller
interaction in the system. There are four interactive windows within the workstation program.
These four windows are all sizeable with scroll bars to allow customizing of the desktop for
ease of use. The four Windows are Alarm, Event, Selection, and Control.
Comm Server
Comm Server is started and closed
by the Workstation program
The Comm Server program is a multi-tasking, communication application that runs as a
Process or Service and is located on the PC that has the physical and/or virtual connection to
the DSX Controllers. The Comm Server has no user interface, it simply communicates with
the DSX Controllers, downloading new data, uploading panel history, and logging all
transactions to the hard disk. The Workstation program interrogates the Comm Server
program through the network using the Comm Servers TCP/IP address. The Comm Server
Program responds to the Workstation requests and routes all alarm, input/output control and
system events to the Workstation Program.
Press F1 for Help
Help can be received by pressing the F1 key from any Menu and
Data-Entry Screen in the DataBase program and from any location in the Workstation Program.