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7. MONITORING SOFTWARE SUITE ASTRA-PRO. GENERAL
INFORMATION
7.1. MSS PURPOSE
Monitoring Software Suite Astra-Pro is intended for configuring and monitoring a
wireless alarm system based on Astra-8945 Pro central Control Panel from a PC.
The MSS Astra-Pro is available for free at www.controlex.eu or www.teko.biz/en .
Operability of the software is guaranteed on 32- and 64-bit computers under Win XP, Win
7, Win 8_x operating systems.
7.2. MSS STRUCTURE
7.2.1. Microsoft SQL Server is used as a database server.
MS SQL Server is automatically installed while installing MSS software.
7.2.2. The MSS is divided into three main program modules and two utilities:
1) System Core. This is the main MSS module. Operates as a Windows Service and
runs automatically at PC startup. You can change some settings of the System
Core using
Core Manager.
2) Setup Module . This module is intended for system setup and service.
3) Monitor Module . This module is intended for continuous monitoring of the system.
4) DB Manager . DB Manager serves to create and delete databases, switch between
databases belonging to different control panels, as well as to save their backup
copies.
5) FW Update Module . FW Update Module serves to update devices, as well as to
restore system default settings.
When working with any of the MSS modules, available program functions are regulated
by permissions of PIN code entered at a module startup.