Panasonic Administration Console Wj Asc8501p Users Guide

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4. Click OK.
Because you may have multiple files saved in the same location, the
restore feature allows an administrator to choose which file to restore.
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.. . .
 Select the desire d  file to  restore, and click the green
check m ark.
The left side of the Database Manager window represents the
configuration files already stored within the Admin Console.  The right
side of the window represents the files stored in the folder that you have
just specified.
This procedure will copy the selected configuration file into the Admin
Console from removable media or an alternate location, but will not
remove it from its current location. 
						

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Get Current Database
In order to retrieve a copy of the configuration currently running on the
SX850 system, and to bring it into the Admin Console, an administrator
must retrieve it using the Database Transfer section’s “GET from CPU”
option.  This option allows the administrator to view, modify, copy, or
create new versions of the current configuration once it is imported into
the Admin Console.
1. From  th e  pull-dow n menu in the D atabase T ransfer
section se lect eit h e r  M a in  A  o r  Main B CPU .
2. Click th e  “G E T  fro m  CPU ” button - the left b u tto n
under D atabase T ransfer.
3. Enter th e  new  nam e fo r  t h is  p a r t icular database in th e
“S a v e  to :” b o x
4.  Clic k  the green check m ark.
A copy of the database that is currently running on the selected SCS CPU
is now saved on the Admin Console computer’s hard drive.  It will not be
removed from the Main CPU.  At this time, you may view or modify the
configuration.
Load a Database
In order to copy a configured database from the Admin Console onto the
SCS Main CPU, an administrator would need to use the Database
Transfer section’s “PUT to CPU” option.
Although not mandatory, first saving the current database residing on the
CPU would allow for a comparison of any differences prior to loading the
new database.  (Unless this is a first time operation.) 
						

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The following instruction will guide you through loading a database from
the Admin Console to the CPU.  See the 
Get Current Database section to save
the database that is currently loaded in the CPUs.
1. Select the nam e of the database to  load.
2. From  th e  pull-dow n menu, se lect th e  proper CPU .
For a redundant CPU system, you must load the database onto both CPUs
to insure they are each using the same configuration.
For single CPU systems, choose Main A.
3. Click “P U T  to  C P U ” - th e  right button under th e
D atabase T ransfer se ction.
A “Confirm PUT Transfer” window will appear.  If you choose to
continue, the new database will be loaded, overwriting the exiting
database, and it will remain on the CPU to run the SCS according to the
configuration.
4. Click Yes to continue th e  tra n s fe r, or No to  cancel.
› Warning:  Putting a configuration database onto the SCS CPU
will overwrite its entire existing database.
It is recommended that you save the database
currently running on the Main CPU under a distinctive
name before loading a new database. 
						

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System Configuration
The system (sys.ini) file resides on the main system CPU, and contains
information that is critical for proper operation.  On systems with a
redundant CPU, it may be necessary to modify the system file on both of
the SCS CPUs individually, in order to maintain proper operation.  DO
NOT modify this file unless instructed to do so by qualified personnel.
The Admin Console uses the System Configuration utility to allow an
administrator to work with this file.  When instructed, follow the steps
below for viewing, modifying, backing up, and restoring the sys.ini file.
SYSTEM TRANSFER
When performing a file transfer in the System Configuration utility, the
system file is written to the Admin Console computer’s hard drive as
Main A.ini and Main B.ini - depending on which CPU this function was
performed.  In most cases, the system file residing on the Admin Console
computer’s hard drive will be an exact duplicate of the file being used on
the system’s CPU(s).
It is possible for the file on the local drive to differ from the one being
used by the system, when using the restore function.  An administrator
must be very careful when using the backup and restore functions, as well
as when retrieving and replacing the system file on the CPU(s).  It is very
important that the administrator be aware of which CPU is being updated
at all times. 
						

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RETRIEVE SYSTEM FILE FROM MAIN CPU
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.. . .
 From  th e  CPU  System  Configuration window  (accessed from
the CPU icon fro m  th e  main m enu’s S e tu p  ro w ), clic k  on th e
SY S tab on th e  right side of the w indow .
22 2 2
.. . .
 The fo llow ing w indow  will appear.
33 3 3
.. . .
 C hoose fro m  th e  SY S T ransfer pull-dow n m enu “M a in A”.
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.. . .
 Click the “G ET  from  C P U ” button – the left button under SY S
T ransfer.
The Admin Console will retrieve the system file from the selected CPU,
and display it in the window provided.
At the same time, the system file is saved in the Program
Files\Panasonic\SX850ac folder as “Main A.ini” (or Main B.ini if from
the redundant CPU). 
						

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 Modify the syste m  file as needed.
Modifications will not be saved on the Admin Console computer’s hard
drive until a “PUT to CPU” is performed, which replaces the system file
in the CPU selected.  See “Replace System File in Main CPU” below, in
order to send the updated file information to the system CPU.
REPLACE SYSTEM FILE IN MAIN CPU
1. From  the C P U  S ystem  C onfiguration w indow  (accessed from
the C P U  icon from  the m ain m enu’s  S e tu p  ro w ), click on the
SY S tab on th e  right side of the w indow .
2. C hoose fro m  th e  SY S T ransfer pull-dow n m enu “M a in A”.
3. Click the “PU T  to C PU ” button – the right button under S Y S
T ransfer
This will replace the exiting system file in the specified CPU with the
modified one.
4. A  “C onfirm  P U T  T ransfer” w indow s w ill appear.  C lick Y es to
continue with  the tra n s fe r, or No to  cancel th e  tra n s fe r.
5. R epeat steps 3-8 for M ain B CPU , as needed, se lecting “M ain
B” from  the pull-dow n m enu in ste ps 3 and 8.
¤ Note:  It will be necessary to reboot each CPU when finished so
that the updated information is read and executed
correctly.
› Warning:     Main A and Main B system files differ slightly.  It is
not recommended that identical system files be
loaded into both Main A and Main B CPUs. 
						

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SYSTEM ARCHIVE
After the Main A and Main B CPU system files have been retrieved for
the first time, it will be possible to view these files at a later date without
actually performing a transfer.  These files (Main A.ini and Main B.ini)
will be stored in the Program Files\Panasonic\SX850ac folder on the
Admin Console computer’s hard drive.
Select
In order to view the system file stored on the Admin Console computer’s
hard drive
11 1 1
.. . .
 From  th e  CPU  System  Configuration window  (accessed from
the CPU icon fro m  th e  main m enu’s S e tu p  ro w ), clic k  on th e
SY S tab on th e  right side of the w indow .
22 2 2
.. . .
 C hoose fro m  th e  SY S A rchive  pull-dow n menu “M a in A”.
33 3 3
.. . .
 Click th e  Select button. 
						

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Backup
After the Main A and Main B CPU system files have been retrieved for
the first time, it will be possible to save these files to a different location,
such as to floppy diskette.  These files (Main A.ini and Main B.ini) are
stored in the Program Files\Panasonic\SX850ac folder on the Admin
Console computer’s hard drive.  Performing a backup from the SYS
Archive section will save a copy of the specified system file to an
alternate location of your choice.
11 1 1
.. . .
 C hoose fro m  th e  SY S A rchive  pull-dow n menu “M a in A”.
22 2 2
.. . .
 Click th e  B ackup button under th e  S Y S A rchive se ction.
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.. . .
 When th e  “B ro w s e  fo r  Folder” w indow  appears, brow se to
the desire d  location.
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 Click th e  OK button.
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 R epeat fo r  “M ain B ” syste m  file.
Restore
At some time, it may be necessary to restore or replace the current system
files with a saved (backed up) version, for example, during system
troubleshooting.  The restore function will copy the Main A.ini and Main
B.ini files from the location you specify, and put them into the Program
Files\Panasonic\SX850ac directory on the Admin Console computer’s
hard drive.
11 1 1
.. . .
 C hoose fro m  th e  SY S A rchive  pull-dow n menu “M a in
A”.
22 2 2
.. . .
 Click th e  Restore button under th e  SY S Archive
section.
33 3 3
.. . .
 When th e  “B ro w s e  fo r  Folder” w indow  appears,
brow se to the location that th e  saved syste m  file
re s ides.
This would the location you backed the file up to.
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.. . .
 Click th e  OK button.
The system file (Main A.ini) that is stored in the Program
Files\Panasonic\SX850ac folder will be replaced with the file from the
location that you specified.
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 Load the restored file into the M ain A  C P U  if desired.
See “Replace System File in Main CPU” section on page 34.
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.. . .
 R epeat fo r  “M ain B ” syste m  file, choosing “M ain B ” in
step1. 
						

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Wizard
When you want to make changes to the system file’s [System] section -
which defines the values for Cameras, Monitors, and Keyboards - you can
use the wizard function in the SYS Archive section of the CPU
Configuration Window to do this automatically.
If the values for these components already exist in your system file, they
will be edited, if necessary, to reflect the recommended settings.  If the
values for these components do not already exist in your system file, the
wizard will add them to the system file.
11 1 1
.. . .
 C hoose fro m  th e  SY S A rchive  pull-dow n menu “M a in
A”.
22 2 2
.. . .
 Click th e  Wizard button under the SY S  Archive section.
33 3 3
.. . .
 When th e  C onfirm  window  opens fo r  you  to  confirm
the changes to  b e  m ade, click Yes to continue and
edit th e  file , or clic k  No to cancel the wiz a rd  fu n c tion.
The Wizard button’s appearance will change to indicate if any changes to
the system file are recommended.  The gauge area on the left side of this
icon indicates if the [System] components’ settings are: A) too low for the
CPU size selected (yellow), B) matching the CPU size selected (yellow
and green), or C) too high for the CPU size selected (yellow, green, and
red).
When the icon displays yellow and green, indicating that the settings
match the CPU size selected, there is no action required.  If the icon
indicates settings are too low or too high, click the Wizard button to have
the settings changed to match your system.  You will then be prompted to
confirm that you want the suggested modifications of the system file to
take place.
Too low
for CPU
settingMatches
CPU
settingToo high
for CPU
setting 
						

							38 IN PU T TO  SC R EEN
You will begin configuring the database with these Setup row buttons off
the main menu:
SCS CPU Configuration
This configuration has already been made at the end of CPU Setup on
page 17.  If this needs to be changed, return to CPU Setup starting on
page 15.
 Tip:   The title bar of each option window you enter will show
the name of the main menu option being displayed,
followed by the name of the current default database
(.adm) file being viewed or edited.  In the case below, the
option being displayed is matrix frames, and the database
file being used is std.adm.
   
CPU
Configuration
Areas
Matrix FrameEvent
Scheduler
Main menu
option you are
working with.Database (.adm)
file you are
working with.