Ademco - PassPoint Frequently Asked Questions

PassPoint Express Database Q A Configuration Express V 1.0 Database Q A configuration Re Networking Does PassPoint Express support networking The Version 1.1 release will support networking for MLB to Host communications Re Printer through a com port Does PassPoint support a printer through the com port No PassPoint utilizes the standard Windows printer through the com port Development is underway to provide a separate module connected to the LonWorks bus that will a stand alone parallel printer Re Four RTE DSM uncommitted Does PassPoint Express Version 1.0 support the four RTE DSM Door Status Monitor to be for other purposes No but the Version 1.1 release will Re Talking to a Mux via RS232 Can PassPoint Express talk to a Mux via RS232 No Version 1.1 will permit communications with a Video mux using an MLBX with scripting Re UL listing Does PassPoint Express have a UL listing No but future releases will Re FAT 32 compatible Yes PassPoint Express 1.0 is FAT 32 compatible PassPoint Express FAT 32 compatible Re Windows 98 compatible Yes PassPoint 1.0 is Windows 98 compatible PassPoint Windows 98 compatible Re VGM with 128FB Will the VGM work with the Vista 128 FB Yes 2 of 10 Express V 1.0 Database Q A Re VGM and Common Lobby How will the VGM work when using Common Lobby on the Vista 128FB or FA1600 The VGM is a bridge between two systems You can program PassPoint cards events and to affect the 1600 and vice versa User codes events and schedules on the side can affect the PPT side Re Power the REX Does the Power Supply power the REX Be careful with the current usage on the power supply The HID Mini Prox readers require 50 each and the DCM 170 mA This will leave approximately 180 mA left and it should all 12 Volt usage not 5 Volts word of caution on going too close to the current limit With a 10 margin for surges by the existing equipment 135mA can be drawn with the REX This connection can made at the DCM reader connection paralleled with the reader supply connections at 16 12VDC and 17 Gnd Re Uncommitted readers Does PassPoint Express Version 1.0 support readers that are no longer assigned No but Version 1.1 will Re Precedent levels Does PassPoint Express support Precedent levels Yes PassPoint Express supports Precedent levels Re Supervisor first Does PassPoint Express support the Supervisor first Yes Re 16 MLB on one account Does PassPoint Express support 16 MLB on one account No This feature will be provided in a future release Re The Reporting type in MLB Can the Reporting type in MLB user terminal be used or locked out so it cannot be No Re MLB made into a FAT MLB Can current MLB be made into a FAT MLB with a chip change No Circuit changes are also required 3 of 10 Express V 1.0 Database Q A Re MLB made into Pro Can the current MLB be made to work with PassPoint Pro with a chip change Yes the current MLB will work with any future versions However they may need firmware Re Replacing a Schlage system with PassPoint What can I save from my Schlage system to use with PassPoint Also how will the Coax affect PassPoint PassPoint will not directly work with Schlage readers PassPoint will interface with anything provides an output of the following Data 1 Data 0 Clock and Data a Weigand HID Corporation makes a Multiprox reader that allows use of Coax and Schlage as well as Weigand output devices Re Retrofits of Barium Ferrite and Bar Codes Does PassPoint support retrofits of Barium Ferrite and Bar Codes SecuraKey makes a Barium Ferrite touch plate reader that can output in Wiegand 26 bit the readers if they are Casi Rusco all must be replaced PassPoint does not a 20ma current loop reader interface Prox cards and readers are recommended Bar code readers that have a 26 bit Wiegand interface can be used with PassPoint Re Retrofit using existing shielded cable Does PassPoint retrofit using existing shielded cable No The Echelon specifications specify unshielded cable be used for a retrofit Re Tracking which doors are on which board How can a dealer track which doors are on which boards Currently the dealer can view the hardware tree for this information Version 1.1 will allow to be given to modules which in effect can help a dealer keep track of the Re RCM Mode Yes the DCM go into RCM mode in two minutes PassPoint can the RCM mode be entered in less than four minutes Re Flow chart for installation Currently there is no step by step flow chart that graphically represents the required steps for there a step by step flow chart for the installer The manual contains all the necessary information 4 of 10 Express V 1.0 Database Q A Modem recommended What is the recommended modem for PassPoint The Hayes Accura 28.8 or faster Modem why recommended Since PassPoint talks modem to modem why is a particular modem needed Different manufacturers have implemented a variety of settings Unfortunately they not standardized and these settings can be different even opposite for each model manufacturer Modem string for Hayes Optima 33.6 What is the modem string for the Hayes Optima 33.6 going to another 33.6 In the communication setup screen add this in front of the S2 128 S2 Compatibility with mag stripe ATM and credit cards as well as drivers licenses PassPoint Express compatible with mag stripe ATM and credit cards as well as drivers No A universal adaptable card recognizer is being developed that recognizes a longer data Adding cards I am adding cards is my system on line or off line Cards can be added to the database in both the on line and off line states However they not be effective unless or until communications are established with the panel and the are downloaded Cards activate a group of relays Can the cards of PassPoint Express activate a group of relays No only a single relay per card read Version 1.1 will support groups of relays that can be upon as a single entity Videobadging PassPoint capable of Videobadging Not with version 1.0 Version 1.1 will provide this feature using a third party software 5 of 10 Express V 1.0 Database Q A Corby retrofits Does PassPoint support Corby retrofits Yes PassPoint can recognize Corby Data Chip key tags with a reader such as the ABR Tag reader connected to it Denial CAL Card Authority Level Does PassPoint Express support Denial CAL Card Authority Level No Cal or Denial CAL is not supported in version 1.0 Limit of five Access Groups per user a user limited in having only five Access Groups per user Under most circumstances most cardholders will never require all five Access Group to be made on the Cardholder record If you have a cardholder that requires you can add additional privileges by making a special Access Group for that and add it to the card Number of different site codes a multiple card format scenario how many different site codes can be handled by During normal operation site codes are included in the Card Number record by PassPoint will accept as many site codes as the site codes allow For example 256 for an 8 bit site code that site codes are not ignored PassPoint checks them and compares the entire card including the site code when looking up a card However if using a site code plan RCM only 8 different site codes can be used if relying on unique site codes to gain to different doors Multiple accounts with the same number Can I control multiple accounts with the same account number For example can I have one number for many different offices of the same company No each account number must be unique one for each MLB office location If there are MLB involved each must be assigned its own account number Import data to PassPoint database a retrofit how can we import the cardholders and card numbers to the PassPoint Express Version 1.0 there is no import utility Version 1.1 will provide a PassPoint Card Retriever as tool to batch load cards You only