Sirius 800 Series User Manual
Workbench
Nucleus Router Control Modules 14.1
Iss 5 Rev 7
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14.1 Workbench
The Workbench software uses a database to store router and system configuration details.
The database can be created from scratch, custom built by SAM (chargeable) or based on
one of the supplied sample/default databases. See section 3.2 for further details.
The router is supplied with Workbench, LiveRunner and a sample database installed on the
Door PC. The installed sample database is either video only or AHP depending on the
input/output modules fitted.
If one or more LiveRunner clients are to be installed on computers, other than the Door PC,
the database shipped on the Door PC must be moved to a separate Workbench server or
client/server. This does not apply to Workbench clients used for configuration or to RollCall
clients connected to the controller(s).
Although Workbench configuration can be carried out using the Door PC (if a USB mouse and
keyboard are connected) this is not recommend as the screen resolution on the door screen
is relatively low. A Workbench installation DVD is supplied with the router and this can be
used to install a Workbench client on a separate computer which can then be used to
configure the router.
14.1.1 Initial Connection and Configuration Steps
The following outlines the basic steps required for a new router to be connected to
Workbench. This process is described in more detail in the Sirius Installation and Quick Start
manual.
1.
Connect the router controller module(s), Door PC and Workbench computer to a
network.
2.
Install Workbench.
3.
Associate Workbench with a database using one of the following methods:
a
Create a new Workbench database.
b
Associate Workbench with an existing Workbench database.
c
Move the Workbench database from the Door PC to a Workbench server or
client/server.
4.
Add the router control module(s) to Workbench, only required if the Workbench
database doesn’t already contain the controller details.
5.
Configure or edit the router control module(s).
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Push the configuration to the router control module(s).